mew

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1mew

noun \ˈmyü\

Definition of MEW

: gull; especially : a small gull (Larus canus) of Eurasia and western North America

Origin of MEW

Middle English, from Old English ̄w; akin to Old Norse mār gull
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Birds Terms

aerie, bunting, clutch, covey, hackle, ratite, rictus, ruff, skein, zygodactyl

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