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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OTHER WORDS FROM entomophilous
en·to·moph·i·ly, nounWords nearby entomophilous
entomol., entomologist, entomologize, entomology, entomophagous, entomophilous, entomostracan, entophyte, entopic, entoproct, Entoprocta
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Example sentences 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 GrayThe index references for "Anemophilous" and "Entomophilous" should probably be 115, rather than 113, but were not changed.
The Elements of Botany|Asa GrayEntomophilous: insect-loving: applied to plants especially adapted for pollination by insects.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. SmithEntomophilous, said of flowers frequented and fertilized by insects, 113.
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British Dictionary definitions for entomophilous
entomophilous
/ (ˌɛntəˈmɒfɪləs) /
adjective
(of flowering plants) pollinated by insectsCompare anemophilous
Derived forms of entomophilous
entomophily, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Scientific definitions for entomophilous
entomophilous
[ ĕn′tə-mŏf′ə-ləs ]
Pollinated by insects.
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