pollinose

/pɒlɪˈnɒs/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause or become covered in or as if in pollen

“The trees pollinose the surrounding area each spring.”

2. noun

a small amount of pollen or fine powder

“The pollinose in the air made it difficult for people with allergies to breathe.”

3. adjective

covered or resembling pollen

“The pollinose flowers were a beautiful sight to behold.”

Synonyms

  • dust
  • powder

Antonyms

  • dustless
  • pollen-free