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Meaning of ortolan

- 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.
- In England, the wheatear (Saxicola oenanthe).
- In America, the sora, or Carolina rail (Porzana Carolina). See Sora.