Meadowlark Definition & Meaning

meadowlark
noun
  1. North American songbirds having a yellow breast

"Meadowlark" in song lyrics

See how meadowlark is used in real songs:

  • "To a croaking meadowlark,"
    Doctor Drake
  • "western meadowlark"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "meadowlark"

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