Woodlark

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A lark, Lullula arborea, the only member of the genus Lullula, found in western Eurasia and northern Africa.

    "At this moment the woodlark commenced his morning song with his clear ringing notes, which in the darkness of the night reminded us of the bright approaching dawn, and formed a cheerful contrast to the ghostly flight and unpleasant notes of the nocturnal birds."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    An island of Papua New Guinea.

Synonyms

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muyua

Example

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"At this moment the woodlark commenced his morning song with his clear ringing notes, which in the darkness of the night reminded us of the bright approaching dawn, and formed a cheerful contrast to the ghostly flight and unpleasant notes of the nocturnal birds."

Etymology

From wood + lark.

Related phrases

Woodlark cuscus

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