titlark

American  

[tit-lahrk] / ˈtɪtˌlɑrk /

noun

1. any of several small, larklike birds, especially a pipit.

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titlark British  

/ ˈtɪtˌlɑːk /

noun

1. another name for the pipit, esp the meadow pipit ( Anthus pratensis )

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Etymology

Origin of titlark

First recorded in 1660–70; tit ¹ + lark ¹

Example Sentences

Ah!" said the titlark, "I told you that secret.

From News from the Duchy by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

Near me a titlark every few minutes rose from the sward, and spreading his wings came down aslant, singing with all his might.

From Round About a Great Estate by Jefferies, Richard

He made no attempt to learn anything from them, however, but kept on practicing what the titlark had taught him, quite unconscious of anything singular or unpatriotic in such a course.

From Birds in the Bush by Torrey, Bradford

From this and the season, and the size and color of the bird, I knew he had seen the pipit or titlark.

From Locusts and Wild Honey by Burroughs, John

All through the long dark winter the wren and titlark sing cheerfully.

From Atlantic Classics, Second Series by Addams, Jane