POLLARD


Meaning of POLLARD in English

[ 'pɒləd ]

■ verb [often as adjective ~ed ] cut off the top and branches of (a tree) to encourage new growth at the top.

■ noun

1》 a tree whose top and branches have been ~ed.

2》 archaic an animal that has lost its horns or cast its antlers.

Origin

C17: from poll + -ard .

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