blackpoll warbler

[ blak-pohl ]

noun
  1. a North American warbler, Dendroica striata, the adult male of which has the top of the head black.

Origin of blackpoll warbler

1
An Americanism dating back to 1775–85; black + poll1
  • Also called blackpoll .

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