'L atricilla' definitions:

Definition of 'L atricilla'

From: GCIDE
  • Gull \Gull\, n. [Of Celtic origin; cf. Corn. gullan, W. gwylan.] (Zool.) One of many species of long-winged sea birds of the genus Larus and allied genera. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: Among the best known American species are the herring gull (Larus argentatus), the great black-backed gull (L. murinus) the laughing gull (L. atricilla), and Bonaparte's gull (L. Philadelphia). The common European gull is Larus canus. [1913 Webster]
  • Gull teaser (Zool.), the jager; -- also applied to certain species of terns. [1913 Webster]