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herring gull

/ˈhɛrɪŋ ɡʌl/

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/ˈhɛrɪŋ ɡʌl/B1formal
  • ruКрупная, шумная морская птица с серой спиной, белым низом и розовыми ногами, обычно встречающаяся вдоль побережий и внутренних водоёмов Северного полушария.

A large, noisy seabird with gray back, white underparts, and pink legs, commonly found along coastlines and inland waters in the Northern Hemisphere.

  1. A common seabirdB1formal

    A large, noisy gull with a grey back, white body, and pinkish legs, commonly found near coasts and inland waters.

    ruОбычная морская птица

    • A herring gull landed on the pier looking for food.
    • Herring gulls are often seen scavenging near fishing boats.
    • The herring gull's call is a familiar sound at the seaside.