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Definition of Ortolan

1. Noun. Brownish Old World bunting often eaten as a delicacy.

Definition of Ortolan

1. 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.

Definition of Ortolan

1. a European bird [n -S]

Medical Definition of Ortolan

1. A European singing bird (Emberiza hortulana), about the size of the lark, with black wings. It is esteemed delicious food when fattened. Synonym: bunting. In England, the wheatear (Saxicola oenanthe). In America, the sora, or Carolina rail (Porzana Carolina). See Sora. Origin: F, fr. It. Ortolano ortolan, gardener, fr. L. Hortulanus gardener, fr. Hortulus, dim. Of hortus garden. So called because it frequents the hedges of gardens. See Yard an inclosure, and cf. Hortulan. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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