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Meaning of ortolan

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ortolan

Pronunciation:/ˈɔː.təl.æn//ˈɔɹ.tə.læn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A small European migratory bunting (Emberiza hortulana), once eaten whole as a delicacy.

  2. Any of various similar birds, especially the bobolink, sora, or snow bunting.