entomophilous

[ en-tuh-mof-uh-luhs ]

adjective

1. pollinated by or having spores distributed by insects.

entomophilous

/ ˌɛntəˈmɒfɪləs /

adjective

1. (of flowering plants) pollinated by insects Compare anemophilous

entomophilous

/ ĕn′tə-mŏf′ə-ləs /

1. Pollinated by insects.

Derived Forms

• ˌentoˈmophily, noun

Other Words From

• ento·mophi·ly noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of entomophilous¹

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

Example Sentences

Insect-fertilizable or Entomophilous flowers are those which are sought by insects, for pollen or for nectar, or for both.

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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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Entomophilous: insect-loving: applied to plants especially adapted for pollination by insects.

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Entomophilous, said of flowers frequented and fertilized by insects, 113.

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