1. Noun
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.
2. Noun
In England, the wheatear (Saxicola oenanthe).
3. Noun
In America, the sora, or Carolina rail (Porzana Carolina). See Sora.
4. Noun
brownish Old World bunting often eaten as a delicacy
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