herring gull meaning

UK US /ˈhɛrɪŋ ɡʌl/ 3 syllables

herring gull (noun): large gull of the northern hemisphere.

Definition of herring gull

  1. large gull of the northern hemisphere

    Synonyms: Larus argentatus

    Type of: gull

How to pronounce herring gull

herring gull is pronounced /ˈhɛrɪŋ ɡʌl/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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