herring gull

her·ring gull

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [her-ing guhl]
- /ˈhɛr ɪŋ gʌl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [her-ing guhl]
- /ˈhɛr ɪŋ gʌl/

Definitions of herring gull words

noun herring gull a common, large gull, Larus argentatus, of the Northern Hemisphere. 1
noun herring gull a common gull, Larus argentatus, that has a white plumage with black-tipped wings and pink legs 0
noun herring gull the common sea gull (Larus argentatus) of the Northern Hemisphere, having gray-and-white plumage and black-tipped wings 0
noun herring gull A group of large seagulls in the Larus genus. 0
noun herring gull Specifically the European herring gull. 0

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Origin of herring gull

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1820-30

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Parts of speech for Herring gull

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herring gull popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

herring gull usage trend in Literature

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