Definition of skylark
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1
: a common largely brown Old World lark (Alauda arvensis) noted for its song especially as uttered in flight
2
: any of various birds resembling the skylark
skylark
verb
skylarked; skylarking; skylarks
Definition of skylark (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of skylark was circa 1680
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