ortolan
A small European migratory bunting, once eaten whole as a delicacyA small European migratory bunting (Emberiza hortulana), once eaten whole as a delicacy.
» The Ortolan is served on Versache plates with custom silk placemats, and finished with gold leaf, just to gild the lily.
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3 sensesA small European migratory bunting (Emberiza hortulana), once eaten whole as a delicacy.
Ortolan
садовая овся́нкаsadovaja ovsjánka, рисовый трупиалrisovyj trupial, боболинкbobolink
brownish Old World bunting often eaten as a delicacy
(US)Any of various similar birds, especially the bobolink, sora, or snow bunting.
The greater short-toed lark (Calandrella brachydactyla).
Examples
1 sentencesThe Ortolan is served on Versache plates with custom silk placemats, and finished with gold leaf, just to gild the lily.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle French hortolan (“gardener”), from Latin hortulānus (“gardener”). Doublet of hFrom Middle French hortolan (“gardener”), from Latin hortulānus (“gardener”). Doublet of hortulan.
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Forms
plural: ortolansSynonyms
2 synonyms- brownish Old World bunting often eaten as a delicacy:ortolan buntingEmberiza hortulana