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ortolan

The correct spelling is ortolan.

How to pronounce ortolan

/ˈɔː.təl.æn/
noun

IPA: /ˈɔː.təl.æn/

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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. 1.A small European migratory bunting (Emberiza hortulana), once eaten whole as a delicacy.
  2. 2.Any of various similar birds, especially the bobolink, sora, or snow bunting.

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