Ortolan Bunting (Noun)
Meaning
Brownish Old World bunting often eaten as a delicacy.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ortolan bunting is a small, brownish bird that is prized for its rich, buttery flavor in fine dining cuisine.
- Ortolan bunting was traditionally considered a French delicacy, often served with crispy skin and a tangy sauce.
- In some high-end restaurants, an entire ortolan bunting is stuffed inside a fig, then roasted to create a delicious and visually striking dish.
- The capture of the ortolan bunting for the purposes of being eaten as a delicacy has often been met with controversy and debate.
- As the ortolan bunting population has begun to decline in recent years, many have called for greater conservation efforts to be made to protect this prized species.