Meaning
A small European migratory bunting (Emberiza hortulana), once eaten whole as a delicacy.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Middle French hortolan (“gardener”), from Latin hortulānus (“gardener”). Doublet of hortulan.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
magpie
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2023.