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