skylark

English

/ˈskʌɪ.lɑːk/, /ˈskaɪ.lɑɹk/

noun
Definitions
  • A small brown passerine bird, Alauda arvensis, that sings as it flies high into the air.

Etymology

Compound from English sky + English lark (frolic)derived from Old Norse leika (play).

Origin

Old Norse

leika

Gloss

play

Concept
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