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

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titlark

The scene of the tragedy was the nest of a pipit, or titlark, on the ground beneath a heather-bush.

From My Studio Neighbors by William Hamilton Gibson

The melody of singing birds ranks as follows: The nightingale first, then the linnet, titlark, sky lark and wood lark.

From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Barkham Burroughs

His descent after the song is finished is very rapid, and precisely like that of the titlark when it sweeps down from its course to alight on the ground.

From Wake-Robin by John Burroughs

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

From Atlantic Classics, Second Series by Jane Addams

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 Richard Jefferies