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Rareortolan
The correct spelling is ortolan.
How to pronounce ortolan
/ˈɔː.təl.æn/
nounIPA: /ˈɔː.təl.æn/
Say it like: Ort-ola-n
The correct spelling is ortolan. A small European migratory bunting (Emberiza hortulana), once eaten whole as a delicacy.
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Definition
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.
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