bruant

See also: Bruant

French

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Etymology

From bruire (to rustle).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bʁy‿.ɑ̃/
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Noun

bruant m (plural bruants)

  1. Any of a large number of passerine birds, roughly equivalent to, but not restricted to, the buntings and sparrows
    Hyponym: ortolan

Derived terms

  • bruant ortolan

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