Seagull is a noun referring to a sea-dwelling bird, typically with a gray or white plumage and a sharp bill. In everyday use, it denotes the bird itself or, figuratively, a selfish or opportunistic person as in “seagull capitalism.” The term is common in coastal contexts and wildlife discussions, and can function in phrases like “watching seagulls.” It can also appear in metaphorical or cultural references in literature and media.
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