black-backed gull

/blæk gəl/
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Definitions of black-backed gull
  1. noun
    white gull having a black back and wings
    synonyms: Larus marinus, cob, great black-backed gull
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    type of:
    gull, sea gull, seagull
    mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs
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