herring gull


herring gull

noun

Definition of HERRING GULL

: a common large gull (Larus argentatus) of the northern hemisphere that as an adult is largely white with a gray mantle, dark wing tips, pink feet, and yellow bill

First Known Use of HERRING GULL

1857

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