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alouette

American  
[a-lwet, a-loo-e-tuh, al-oo-et-uh, ah-loo-] / aˈlwɛt, a luˈɛ tə, ˌæl uˈɛt ə, ˌɑ lu- /

noun

plural

alouettes

  1. French. a lark.

  2. (initial capital letter) a French children's song for group singing.

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The Parisian eats a score of little birds we are too proud to mention in our cookery books, and he knows the difference between a mauviette and an alouette.

From The Gourmet's Guide to Europe by Newnham-Davis, Lieut.-Col. (Nathaniel)

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