ivory gull

American  

noun

1. a white, Arctic gull, Pagophila eburnea.

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ivory gull British  

noun

1. a white gull, Pagophila (or Larus ) eburneus, mostly confined to arctic regions

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Etymology

Origin of ivory gull

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

“The ivory gull in the Arctic is like the canary in the coal mine,” said Abdalati.

From Seattle Times

"An adult ivory gull is the holy grail. It's almost a mythical bird in some ways. It was incredible to see."

From Chicago Tribune

Just as were going to break up camp yesterday morning we suddenly heard the angry cry of an ivory gull; there, above us, beautiful and white, were two of them sailing right over our heads.

From Project Gutenberg

Many snow birds were hatching on the Point, and we saw swans, Canada geese, eider, king, arctic, and surf ducks; several glaucous, silvery, black-headed, and ivory gulls, together with terns and northern divers.

From Project Gutenberg

The ivory gull, known as the 'ice partridge,' is sometimes caught by pouring seal's blood on the ice.

From Project Gutenberg