: any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
especially
: a usually gray and white bird (especially of the genus Larus) differing from a tern in usually larger size, stouter build, thicker somewhat hooked bill, less pointed wings, and short unforked tail
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