herring gull

/ˌhɛrɪŋ ˈgʌl/
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Other forms: herring gulls

Definitions of herring gull
  1. noun
    large gull of the northern hemisphere
    synonyms: Larus argentatus
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    type of:
    gull, sea gull, seagull
    mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs
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