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gull
1[ guhl ]
noun
- any of numerous long-winged, web-toed, aquatic birds of the family Laridae, having usually white plumage with a gray back and wings.
gull
2[ guhl ]
verb (used with object)
- to deceive, trick, or cheat.
Synonyms: , , , ,
noun
- a person who is easily deceived or cheated; dupe.
gull
1/ ɡʌ /
noun
- any aquatic bird of the genus Larus and related genera, such as L. canus ( common gull or mew ) having long pointed wings, short legs, and a mostly white plumage: family Laridae, order Charadriiformes larine
gull
2/ ɡʌ /
noun
- a person who is easily fooled or cheated
verb
- tr to fool, cheat, or hoax
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Derived Forms
- ˈܱ-ˌ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms
- ܱ- adjective
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gull1
1400–50; late Middle English gulle, perhaps < Welsh ŵ, Cornish guilan (compare French éԻ < Breton gwelan )
Origin of gull2
First recorded in 1540–50; perhaps akin to obsolete gull to swallow, guzzle
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gull1
C15: of Celtic origin; compare Welsh gwylan
Origin of gull2
C16: perhaps from dialect gull unfledged bird, probably from gul, from Old Norse gulr yellow
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From pilfering chips to swallowing whole starfish, gulls are known for their voracious appetites.
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Although so many years have passed, I still see him in my mind, feeding seagulls at Zuma Beach, as I watch the gulls over the gray-green English Channel.
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Massive winter waves exploded against rocks, sea lions barked and squawking gulls joined the symphony.
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The most commonly struck birds were waterfowl, raptors and gulls.
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Instead of being adored, gulls tend to be more of a punchline.
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