Baldheads

/ˈbɔːldhedz/ noun

Definition

Plural of baldhead; multiple bald people, or certain species of bald-headed animals or birds.

Etymology

Simple plural of baldhead, combining the bald heads from Old English origins with the regular English plural -s.

Kelly Says

In old naturalist writing, you'll see birds and fish called 'baldheads'—like certain coots and eagles—so the same word describes both humans and surprisingly many animals with white or featherless heads!

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