(kɔːˈbɪkjʊlə) n, pl-lae (-ˌliː) (Botany) the technical name for pollen basket[C19: from Late Latin, diminutive of Latin corbis basket]
pol′len bas`ket
n. (in bees) a smooth area on the hind tibia of each leg fringed with long hairs and serving to transport pollen. Also called corbicula.[1855–60]MedicalSeepollen basket