lark
noun
any of numerous, chiefly Old World oscine birds, of the family Alaudidae, characterized by an unusually long, straight hind claw, especially the skylark, Alauda arvensis.
larkishly
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a word derived from
lark.
Example Sentences
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Morris larkishly ornaments the narrative with clips from old TV shows, industrial films and movies like Caged and Brother Sun, Sister Moon.
From Time ● Jul. 14, 2011
In Alien and its new sequel, Weaver has been able to commandeer center screen with a character she larkishly calls "Rambolina."
From Time Magazine Archive
