palynivore

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any organism that feeds on pollen; a pollinivore.

Pronunciation

/pəˈlɪnɪvɔː(ɹ)/ /pəˈlɪnəvɔːɹ/

Word forms

palynivore palynivores

Etymology

From Ancient Greek παλύνω (palúnō, “I sprinkle or scatter”) (from πάλη (pálē, “fine meal, dust”)) + -vore.

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