What is another word for larus?

Pronunciation: [lˈɑːɹəs] (IPA)

Larus is a genus of gulls that are commonly found near water bodies and coastal areas. There are many different types of gulls that fall under the genus of Larus. Some common synonyms for gulls in the Larus genus include seagulls, sea hawks, and mew gulls. Seagulls are the most commonly known type of gull in this genus, and they are often seen near beaches, docks, and harbors. The term sea hawk is used to describe larger gulls like the Yellow-legged Gull, while the mew gull is a smaller species that is found in North America and Eurasia. Regardless of the type of gull, they are all known for their impressive flying skills and unique vocalizations.

Synonyms for Larus:

What are the hypernyms for Larus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Animalia (kingdom), Aves (class), Eukaryote (Domain), Organism (organism).

What are the hyponyms for Larus?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for larus (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Larus?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for larus (as nouns)

What are the meronyms for Larus?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Larus

larus atricilla Linnaeus: Laughing Gull.
"Summer Birds From the Yucatan Peninsula"
Erwin E. Klaas
The larus Glaucus, the great bird of prey in the Polar regions.
"The Poetical Works of Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton, Bart. M.P."
Edward Bulwer Lytton
Perhaps it was the rare larus Sabinii, of which a drawing has been given above.
"The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II"
A.E. Nordenskieold

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