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entomophilous
[ en-tuh-mof-uh-luhs ]
adjective
- pollinated by or having spores distributed by insects.
entomophilous
/ ˌɛntəˈmɒfɪləs /
entomophilous
/ ĕn′tə-mŏf′ə-ləs /
- Pollinated by insects.
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Derived Forms
- ˌentoˈmophily, noun
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Other Words From
- ento·mophi·ly noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of entomophilous1
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Example Sentences
Insect-fertilizable or Entomophilous flowers are those which are sought by insects, for pollen or for nectar, or for both.
The index references for "Anemophilous" and "Entomophilous" should probably be 115, rather than 113, but were not changed.
Entomophilous: insect-loving: applied to plants especially adapted for pollination by insects.
Entomophilous, said of flowers frequented and fertilized by insects, 113.
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