palyno-

prefix

pollen

OriginAncient Greek παλύνω →
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Meanings

prefix
  1. pollen
  2. palynology

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekπαλύνω“I sprinkle, scatter”
  2. Englishpalyno-

From Ancient Greek παλύνω (palúnō, “I sprinkle, scatter”) (from πάλη (pálē, “fine meal, dust”)).

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APA

palyno-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palyno-

MLA

“palyno-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palyno-. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “palyno-,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palyno-.

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