English dictionary
ortolan
/'/oU/rt/@/l/@/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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brownish Old World bunting often eaten as a delicacy
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A European singing bird (<i>Emberiza hortulana</i>), about the size of the lark, with black wings. It is esteemed delicious food when fattened. Called also <i>bunting</i>.
Source: webster1913