"pollen basket" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pollen baskets [plural]
Etymology: From pollen + basket. Etymology templates: {{af|en|pollen|basket}} pollen + basket Head templates: {{en-noun}} pollen basket (plural pollen baskets)
  1. (entomology) An arrangement of hairs on part of the tibia on the hind legs of certain species of bees used in transporting pollen. Wikipedia link: Pollen basket Categories (topical): Entomology Synonyms: corbicula, corbiculum
    Sense id: en-pollen_basket-en-noun-M4Jg9ViM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, entomology, natural-sciences

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