ortolan

Pronunciation: /ˈɔː.təl.ən/

The English word “ortolan” has 3 meanings listed here.

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

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

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