Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

Ross's gull

noun

Definition of Ross's gull

: a small rare gull (Rhodosthethia rosea) of the far north having the rail wedge-shaped and the lower parts rosy when in full plumage

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

First Known Use of Ross's gull

1828, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Ross's gull

after Sir James Clark Ross †1862 Scottish polar explorer

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about Ross's gull

Statistics for Ross's gull

Look-up Popularity

Time Traveler for Ross's gull

The first known use of Ross's gull was in 1828

See more words from the same year

Comments on Ross's gull

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

Show Comments  Hide Comments 

WORD OF THE DAY

detritus

Listen to the pronounciation of detritus

miscellaneous remnants or debris

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

The Exceptions Quiz III

  • one green toy robot amidst many red toy robots
  • Which of these words does not mean "nonsense"?
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ
SCRABBLE® Sprint

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games