ortolan

[US]/ˈɔːtəˌlæn/
[UK]/ˈɔrtəˌlæn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A type of bird in the bunting family, often referred to as the rice bird or a kind of sora.; (US) A type of sparrow, also known as bobolink or sora.
Word Forms
Pluralortolans

Phrases & Collocations

ortolan dish

ortolan feast

ortolan hunting

ortolan recipe

ortolan delicacy

ortolan preparation

ortolan cuisine

ortolan tasting

ortolan experience

ortolan tradition

Example Sentences

many chefs consider ortolan a delicacy.

eating ortolan is a controversial practice.

he savored the taste of ortolan at the gourmet restaurant.

ortolan is often served with a glass of fine wine.

some people believe that ortolan should be eaten whole.

ortolan has been a part of french culinary tradition.

he was excited to try ortolan for the first time.

ortolan is often associated with luxury dining experiences.

some cultures have rituals surrounding the consumption of ortolan.

the preparation of ortolan requires special techniques.

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