ring-billed gull


ring–billed gull

noun \ˈriŋ-ˌbild-\

Definition of RING-BILLED GULL

: a North American gull (Larus delawarensis) that as an adult is largely white with a gray mantle, dark wing tips, yellowish feet and legs, and a yellow bill with a black ring towards the tip

First Known Use of RING-BILLED GULL

1844

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: ring binder
Previous Word in the Dictionary: ring–billed duck
All Words Near: ring-billed gull

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up ring-billed gull? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More