anemophilous

[ an-uh-mof-uh-luhs ]

adjective

, Botany, Mycology.

1. fertilized by wind-borne pollen or spores.

anemophilous

/ ˌænɪˈmɒfɪləs /

adjective

1. (of flowering plants such as grasses) pollinated by the wind Compare entomophilous

anemophilous

/ ăn′ə-mŏf′ə-ləs /

1. Pollinated by the wind.

Derived Forms

• ˌaneˈmophily, noun

Other Words From

• ane·mophi·ly noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of anemophilous¹

First recorded in 1870–75; anemo- + -philous

Example Sentences

Nor is it true to say that all anemophilous flowers are inconspicuous as compared with the green of their leaves.

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Suppose, then, we have growing together in the same locality many species of pines or oaks, or other anemophilous trees.

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The index references for "Anemophilous" and "Entomophilous" should probably be 115, rather than 113, but were not changed.

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Anemophilous, said of flowers that are fertilized by the wind conveying the pollen.

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Anemophilous, wind-loving, said of wind-fertilizable flowers, 113.

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