Definition of REDPOLL

redpoll

Plural: redpolls

Noun

  • small siskin-like finch with a red crown
  • small siskin-like finch with a red crown and a rosy breast and rump
  • Any of various finches in the genus Acanthis (syn. Carduelis), which have characteristic red markings on their heads.
  • A redhead.
  • pl. -S a small finch

Origin / Etymology

From red + poll.

Synonyms

Carduelis flammea, Carduelis hornemanni

Scrabble Score: 10

redpoll: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
redpoll: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
redpoll: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

redpoll is a valid Words With Friends word