field lark

noun

, South Midland and Southern U.S.

1. meadowlark.

Word History and Origins

Origin of field lark¹

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

This charming species is one-third smaller than the field-lark, and resembles it much in form and gait.

From Project Gutenberg

I saw, also on this field, a dead rabbit and a dead field-lark—innocent victims of man's brutality!

From Project Gutenberg

George lay spraddled out on the ground as flat as a field lark, but at Jeff's appearance, he sprang behind him.

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