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ortolan

 

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Noun ortolan has 1 sense
  1. ortolan, ortolan bunting, Emberiza hortulana - brownish Old World bunting often eaten as a delicacy
    --1 is a kind of bunting
    --1 is a member of Emberiza, genus Emberiza

Definitions from the Web

Ortolan

Noun

1. A small, brightly colored bird, Emberiza hortulana, native to Europe and known for its delicate taste.

Sample Sentence: The ortolan is considered a delicacy in French cuisine.

Noun

2. A dish prepared by cooking or roasting the ortolan bird.

Sample Sentence: The chef prepared a mouthwatering ortolan for the special tasting menu.

Noun

3. A local or slang term for a person who is renowned for their culinary expertise.

Sample Sentence: In the small town, Grandma Rose was known as the ortolan for her delicious homemade pies.

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