ortolan

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Synonyms: portolan

Antonyms: portolan

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Noun

1. A small [[European]] [[migratory]] [[bunting]] ({{taxfmt|Emberiza hortulana|species}}), once eaten whole as a [[delicacy]].
2. {{lb|en|US}} Any of various similar birds, especially the [[bobolink]], [[sora]], or [[snow bunting]].
3. The [[greater short-toed lark]] ({{taxfmt|Calandrella brachydactyla|species}}).

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