LARK

Lark

Larks are passerine birds of the family Alaudidae. All species occur in the Old World, and in northern and eastern Australia. Only one, the Horned Lark, is native to North America. Habitats vary widely, but many species live in dry regions.

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lark

Noun

  1. Any of various small, singing passerine birds of the family Alaudidae.
  2. Any of various similar-appearing birds, but usually ground-living, such as the meadowlark and titlark.
  3. One who wakes early; one who is up with the larks.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A romp, frolic, some fun.
  2. A prank.

Verb

  1. To catch larks.
    to go larking

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To sport, engage in harmless pranking.
  2. To frolic, engage in carefree adventure.


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