ortolan
A female ortolan.
Meaning
Noun
- A small European migratory bunting (Emberiza hortulana), once eaten whole as a delicacy.
- Any of various similar birds, especially the bobolink, sora, or snow bunting.
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Origin
- From Middle French hortolan ("gardener"), from Latin hortulānus ("gardener"). hortulan.
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