Alternative form of hoi polloi

(entomology) An arrangement of hairs on part of the tibia on the hind legs of certain species of bees used in transporting pollen.

plural of pollen basket

A surname from German.

plural of Pollan

A surname.

A system aimed at controlling pollution by allocating each firm a certain amount of pollution permits which allows them to pollute up to a certain limit. If firms pollute less, they are able to sell there permits to firms that pollute more hence creating a permits market.

(economics) The practice of a government modifying the way that economic measures are calculated, in order to give a more optimistic impression of economic development.