writing master

English

Emberiza citrinella eggs

Etymology

The bird is so called because of the scribbly marks on its eggs.

Noun

writing master (plural writing masters)

1. (dated) A male teacher of penmanship.
2. A bird, the yellow bunting or yellowhammer, Emberiza citrinella.

   Synonyms: scribble lark, writing lark

References

• Yellow bunting on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Emberiza citrinella on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Emberiza citrinella on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons