entomophilous

[ en-tuh-mof-uh-luh s ]

/ ˌɛn təˈmɒf ə ləs /

adjective

pollinated by or having spores distributed by insects.

Nearby words

entomol., entomological, entomologize, entomology, entomophagous, entomophilous, entomostracan, entophyte, entopic, entoproct, entoprocta

Origin of entomophilous

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

Related formsen·to·moph·i·ly, noun

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Examples from the Web for entomophilous

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

British Dictionary definitions for entomophilous

entomophilous

/ (ˌɛntəˈmɒfɪləs) /

adjective

(of flowering plants) pollinated by insectsCompare anemophilous

Derived Formsentomophily, noun

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Science definitions for entomophilous

entomophilous

[ ĕn′tə-mŏf′ə-ləs ]

Pollinated by insects.