n.
Pronunciation: ' g ə l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, of Celtic origin; akin to W 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 (esp. 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