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ortolan

/ˈɔː.tə.lən/

Traduction: Petit bruant brunâtre vivant en Europe et en Asie occidentale, historiquement considéré comme un mets de choix et souvent consommé entier.

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/ˈɔː.tə.lən/C2formalculinary
  • frPetit bruant brunâtre vivant en Europe et en Asie occidentale, historiquement considéré comme un mets de choix et souvent consommé entier.

A small brownish bunting native to Europe and western Asia, historically considered a delicacy and often eaten whole.

  1. Small songbirdC2formalculinary

    A small brownish bunting (Emberiza hortulana) native to Europe and western Asia, historically considered a delicacy in French cuisine.

    frOrtolan

    • The ortolan was once a prized dish in gourmet restaurants.
    • Chefs prepared the ortolan by fattening it in a dark cage.
    • Consumption of ortolan is now banned in many countries due to conservation laws.
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