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Added 10 October 2026

seagull

/ˈsiː.ɡʌl/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about seagull at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Any of several white, often dark-backed birds of the family Laridae having long, pointed wings and short legs.
The symbol ̼, which combines under a letter as a sort of accent.
A fan or member of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club.

verb

To run in the back line rather than concentrate on primary positional duties in open play.
To use a British Seagull outboard.
To work as a non-union casual stevedore.

Origin

From sea + gull. The second element is from a Brythonic language. Compare Welsh gwylan, Breton gouelan.

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