Associations to the word «Redpoll»

Wiktionary

REDPOLL, noun. Any of various finches in the genus Carduelis, which have characteristic red markings on their heads.
REDPOLL, noun. A redhead.

Dictionary definition

REDPOLL, noun. Small siskin-like finch with a red crown.
REDPOLL, noun. Small siskin-like finch with a red crown and a rosy breast and rump.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats