entomophilous

[ en-tuh-mof-uh-luhs ]

/ ˌɛn təˈmɒf ə ləs /

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adjective

pollinated by or having spores distributed by insects.

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Origin of entomophilous

First recorded in 1875–80; entomo- + -philous

OTHER WORDS FROM entomophilous

en·to·moph·i·ly, noun

Words nearby entomophilous

entomol., entomologist, entomologize, entomology, entomophagous, entomophilous, entomostracan, entophyte, entopic, entoproct, Entoprocta

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How to use entomophilous in a sentence

Insect-fertilizable or Entomophilous flowers are those which are sought by insects, for pollen or for nectar, or for both.
The Elements of Botany|Asa Gray
The index references for "Anemophilous" and "Entomophilous" should probably be 115, rather than 113, but were not changed.
The Elements of Botany|Asa Gray
Entomophilous: insect-loving: applied to plants especially adapted for pollination by insects.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith
Entomophilous, said of flowers frequented and fertilized by insects, 113.
The Elements of Botany|Asa Gray

British Dictionary definitions for entomophilous

entomophilous

/ (ˌɛntəˈmɒfɪləs) /

adjective

(of flowering plants) pollinated by insectsCompare anemophilous

Derived forms of entomophilous

entomophily, noun

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Scientific definitions for entomophilous

entomophilous

[ ĕn′tə-mŏf′ə-ləs ]

Pollinated by insects.