meadowlark
[med-oh-lahrk]
- any of several American songbirds of the genus Sturnella, of the family Icteridae, especially S. magna (eastern meadowlark) and S. neglecta (western meadowlark), having a brownish and black back and wings and a yellow breast, noted for their clear, tuneful song.
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"He's by far the finest singer in all these parts," Mr. Meadowlark declared.
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And for once Mr. Meadowlark couldn't wait for him to finish.
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And Mr. Meadowlark couldn't deny it; for he knew that it was true.
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"Your husband is one of the best," Mr. Meadowlark told her hopefully.
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Mr. Meadowlark had explained all this in a most eager manner.
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meadowlark
- either of two North American yellow-breasted songbirds, Sturnella magna (eastern meadowlark) or S. neglecta (western meadowlark): family Icteridae (American orioles)
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