Definition of pollard
: a tree cut back to the trunk to promote the growth of a dense head of foliage
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As a noun, a pollard is a tree so barbered, or an animal, such as a goat or sheep, that no longer has its horns.
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Origin and Etymology of pollard
First Known Use of pollard
1670
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