Main Entry:

¹gull

Pronunciation:

\ˈgəl\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh gwylan gull

Date:

15th century

: 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