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herring gull

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herring gull
n.
A common seagull (Larus argentatus) of the Northern Hemisphere having gray and white plumage with black wing tips.
herring gull
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a common gull, Larus argentatus, that has a white plumage with black-tipped wings and pink legs
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Noun1.herring gull - large gull of the northern hemisphereherring gull - large gull of the northern hemisphere
Larus argentatus
sea gull, seagull, gull - mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs
genus Larus, Larus - type genus of the Laridae
Translations
herring gull n → gabbiano reale
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