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lark

The correct spelling is lark.

How to pronounce lark

/lɑːk/
noun

IPA: /lɑːk/

Say it like: Lar-k

The correct spelling is lark. Any of various small, singing passerine birds of the family Alaudidae. For example: "to go larking"

Usage Examples

to go larking

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any of various small, singing passerine birds of the family Alaudidae.
  2. 2.Any of various similar-appearing birds, but usually ground-living, such as the meadowlark and titlark.
  3. 3.(by extension) One who wakes early; one who is up with the larks.
  4. 4.A romp, frolic, some fun.
  5. 5.A prank.

verb

  1. 1.To catch larks (type of bird).
  2. 2.To sport, engage in harmless pranking.
  3. 3.To frolic, engage in carefree adventure.

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