noun Download 🔗Share A small European migratory bunting (Emberiza hortulana), once eaten whole as a delicacy. Examples : "The old cookbook described a controversial recipe for ortolan, a tiny bird traditionally eaten whole. " food animal bird culture tradition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of various similar birds, especially the bobolink, sora, or snow bunting. Examples : "While hiking, we spotted a small, brown ortolan flitting through the tall grass. " bird animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading