Ortolan

[ɔ:tәlәn]

Definition

(noun.) brownish Old World bunting often eaten as a delicacy.

Typist: Thaddeus--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A European singing bird (Emberiza hortulana), about the size of the lark, with black wings. It is esteemed delicious food when fattened. Called also bunting.

(n.) In England, the wheatear (Saxicola oenanthe).

(n.) In America, the sora, or Carolina rail (Porzana Carolina). See Sora.

Editor: Percival

Definition

n. a kind of bunting common in Europe and considered a great table delicacy.

Checker: Louie