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Meaning of herring gull | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Any of a group of large seagulls in the Larus genus.
  2. Specifically the European herring gull (Larus argentatus).

Equivalents

Suomi harmaalokki

Examples

“Flocks of herring gulls are often seen near piers and wharves where they perform a valuable service by feeding on garbage and refuse.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

herring pond herring worm Herringbone herringbone gear herringer Herringfleet

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