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Definition of redpoll

redpoll

/ˈrɛdˌpoʊl/
red · poll
Plural:redpolls
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redpoll Lexical Profile

redpoll Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several small finches of the genus Acanthis, native to northern regions of North America and Eurasia, characterized by a distinctive red patch on the crown of the head.

Example

"During the winter irruption, a large flock of common redpolls visited the backyard feeder to eat thistle seeds."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

redfin pickerel
redfish
redhorse
redpoll
redshank
redstart
redtail catfish

Word Origin & Etymology

From English 'red' + 'poll' (an older term for the head or crown of the head), referring to the characteristic crimson patch on the bird's crown.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Redpoll. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/redpoll
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