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titlark

[ tit-lahrk ]
/ ˈtɪtˌlɑrk /

noun

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

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Origin of titlark

First recorded in 1660–70; tit1 + lark1

Words nearby titlark

titillate, titillating, titillation, titipounamu, titivate, titlark, title, title catalog, titled, title deed, title entry
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British Dictionary definitions for titlark

titlark
/ (ˈtɪtˌlɑːk) /

noun

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

Word Origin for titlark

C17: from tit 1 + lark 1
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