redpoll

red·poll

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [red-pohl]
- /ˈrɛdˌpoʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [red-pohl]
- /ˈrɛdˌpoʊl/

Definitions of redpoll word

noun redpoll either of two small fringilline birds, Carduelis flammea or C. hornemanni, of northern North America and Eurasia, the adults of which have a crimson crown patch. 1
noun redpoll either of two widely distributed finches, Acanthis flammea or A. hornemanni (arctic redpoll or hoary redpoll), having a greyish-brown plumage with a red crown and pink breast 0
noun redpoll any of a number of finches (genus Acanthis) with a red patch on the head and a black chin 0

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Origin of redpoll

First appearance:

before 1730

One of the 48% newest English words

First recorded in 1730-40; red1 + poll1

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Parts of speech for Redpoll

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redpoll popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

redpoll usage trend in Literature

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