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• noun (Context 1)
A small European songbird of the bunting family (Emberiza hortulana), traditionally prized in French gastronomy as a highly controversial and decadent delicacy.
Usage Example
"In traditional French culinary history, the bunting was roasted and consumed whole, often with diners draping a napkin over their heads to capture the aromas and hide their faces from God."
Strong
bunting
Weak
songbird
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