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DictionarypollTop of the head
noun

poll

The top or back of the head, especially of an animal.

The groom brushes the horse's poll behind its ears.

Etymology
pollMiddle Englishhead

The Middle English word already named the head. Its anatomical use survives particularly for the upper or back part of an animal's head.

More examples

  • A mark appeared near the animal's poll.
  • The halter rested just below the poll.
  • The guide pointed to the horse's poll.

Forms

poll · polls

Similar words

crown
Crown especially means the top of the head.
nape
Nape is the back of the neck rather than the head.