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Blütenstaub

pollen

noun BLUE-ten-shtowp Rare
Animals & Nature Plants

Also means

flower dust

Usage Note

Blütenstaub is the botanical term for pollen — the fine powder produced by flowering plants. Pollen is the international scientific loan word, but Blütenstaub is common in everyday and nature contexts; allergy sufferers track Blütenstaub forecasts.

Examples

"Im Frühling bedeckt gelber Blütenstaub die Autodächer."

Natural Translation

In spring, yellow pollen covers the car roofs.

Literal Translation

In-the spring covers yellow blossom-dust the car-roofs.

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