English Explanatory Dictionary

ortolan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.
  3. The greater short-toed lark (Calandrella brachydactyla).

Pronunciation

/ˈɔː.təl.ən/ /ˈɔː.təl.æn/ /ˈɔɹ.tə.læn/ /ˈɔɹ.tə.lən/ en-us-ortolan.ogg

Word forms

ortolan ortolans

Etymology

From Middle French hortolan (“gardener”), from Latin hortulānus (“gardener”). Doublet of hortulan.

Derived words

ortolan bunting
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