larine

[lar-in]

adjective

1. characteristic of or resembling a gull.

2. of or relating to the suborder Lari, family Laridae, comprising the gulls.

larine

/ ˈlæraɪn, -rɪn /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling a gull

2. of, relating to, or belonging to the suborder Lari, which contains the gulls, terns, skuas, and skimmers

Word History and Origins

Origin of larine¹

< New Latin Larinae name of the subfamily, equivalent to Lar ( us ) genus name (< Greek láros a sea bird, a kind of gull) + -inae -ine ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of larine¹

C20: via New Latin from Larus genus name, from Greek laros a kind of gull

Example Sentences

Larine Urbina, a spokesperson for the coalition, said the state’s political practices commission had not reached out to her organization, and therefore “it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to comment at this time.”

From Los Angeles Times

He was taken to a hospital in critical condition, Larine Hurd, Meade’s mother, said.

From Washington Post

At Tetra Pak, which makes such items as juice boxes that include disposable straws, the push is on to, as it were, think outside the box and look for solutions beyond straws, according to Larine Urbina, the company’s vice president of communications.

From Washington Post

He was an honest gentleman, And where at last his bones repose The epitaph on marble shows: Demetrius Larine, sinful man, Servant of God and brigadier, Enjoyeth peaceful slumber here.

From Project Gutenberg

Larinè longed for day with its full light 2to go2 to attack Cuchulain.

From Project Gutenberg