pollan

/ ˈpɒlən /

noun

1. any of several varieties of the whitefish Coregonus pollan that occur in lakes in Northern Ireland

Word History and Origins

Origin of pollan¹

C18: probably from Irish poll lake

Example Sentences

Social studies classes reading books by Michael Pollan, who has an “eat food, not too much, mostly plants” philosophy, have come to the farm to see his principles in action, Flores said.

From Los Angeles Times

The substances have gotten glowing treatment in bestselling books, including Michael Pollan’s influential “How to Change Your Mind,” and films such as “Have a Good Trip.”

From Los Angeles Times

Nearly 20 years ago, right as I was starting out in the food world, Michael Pollan introduced the concept of “voting with your fork” via his seminal book “The Omnivore’s Dilemma”; it’s his way of succinctly expressing the importance and power that your daily food choices can have.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to Robledo and Kenner, “Food, Inc. 2” sees the return of journalists Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser, this time as co-producers.

From Salon

Despite the troubling situation, Pollan and Schlosser are confident that the system can be changed for the better.

From Salon