ortolan

n. [动]嵩雀类, 食米鸟, 秧鸡之一种

发音

UK /ˈɔː.təl.ən/
UK /ˈɔː.təl.æn/
US /ˈɔɹ.tə.læn/
US /ˈɔɹ.tə.lən/

词形变化

ortolans 复数 ortolans

释义与例句

n.
  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.

    美国
  3. 3.

    The greater short-toed lark (Calandrella brachydactyla).

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词源

From Middle French hortolan (“gardener”), from Latin hortulānus (“gardener”). Doublet of hortulan.

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