Definition of redpoll
(Entry 1 of 2)
: either of two small finches (genus Carduelis synonym Acanthis of the family Fringillidae) having brownish streaked plumage and a red or rosy crown especially : one (C. flammea) found in northern regions of both the New and Old World
Definition of red poll (Entry 2 of 2)
: any of a breed of large hornless red beef cattle of English origin
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The first known use of redpoll was in 1728
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