Polen (en. Pollen)

po-len

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The powder produced by flowers used in the reproduction of plants.
Pollen is essential for the fruiting of flowers.
Ang polen ay mahalaga para sa pagbubunga ng mga bulaklak.
The material that carries the sperm cells of plants.
Pollen is transferred from one flower to another by insects.
Ang polen ay naipapasa mula sa isang bulaklak patungo sa iba sa pamamagitan ng insekto.
A part of the reproductive system of plants.
Pollen forms the male gametes of plants.
Ang polen ay bumubuo sa male gametes ng mga halaman.

Etymology

from Latin 'pollen', meaning 'powder'

Common Phrases and Expressions

flower pollen
the pollen that comes from flowers
polen ng bulaklak
pollen distribution
the process of transferring pollen from one flower to another
pamamahagi ng polen

Related Words

pollination
the process of transferring pollen from one flower to the stigma of another
pollination
insects
animals that help in the distribution of pollen, such as bees and butterflies
ang mga insekto

Slang Meanings

Round object that kids love
Gather the polen to make a big circle.
Pagsama-samahin mo ang mga polen para makagawa ng malaking bilog.
Chill or relax time
Come on, let's polen for a bit!
Tara, polen muna tayo saglit!
Gathering of friends
We're having a polen at my house later, are you in?
Meron tayong polen mamaya sa bahay ko, game ka?