pollen basket

noun

1. (of bees) a smooth area on the hind tibia of each leg fringed with long hairs and serving to transport pollen.

pollen basket

noun

1. the part of the hind leg of a bee that is specialized for carrying pollen, typically consisting of a trough bordered by long hairs Technical namecorbicula

Word History and Origins

Origin of pollen basket¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

The pollen is collected from blossoms and is pasted on to the outside of the hind legs in the pollen basket.

From Project Gutenberg

It is always a mystery just how the honey-bee transfers the pollen to the pollen-basket—even in view of the explanation.

From Project Gutenberg