redhead

[ red-hed ]

noun

1. a person having red hair.
2. an American diving duck, Aythya americana, the male of which has a bright chestnut-red head. heads.

redhead

/ ˈrɛdˌhɛd /

noun

1. a person with red hair
2. a diving duck, Aythya americana , of North America, the male of which has a grey-and-black body and a reddish-brown head

Word History and Origins

Origin of redhead¹

First recorded in 1655–65; red ¹ + head

Example Sentences

They are both redheads and David jokes: “I always say, the Taliban were targeting gingers on that day.”

From BBC

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge protects migratory waterfowl, in particular redhead ducks.

From Seattle Times

On Friday, Austyn showed off her darling toothless smile, and there are early signs she might just turn out a redhead — her parents would love that.

From Seattle Times

“Across the circle is this redhead with this big, flowered, multicolored skirt,” said Kazanjian, grinning as he reminisced.

From Seattle Times

It will also protect blondes and redheads, as well as bald victims of what it calls "hair prejudice".

From BBC