Definition

A place where gulls breed or a colony of gulls; it can also refer to trickery or fraud.

Example

The gullery was filled with the sounds of gulls nesting and raising their young.

Conversation

Did you know that a gullery is actually a place where gulls breed?

Really? I had no idea that term existed!

Yeah, I found it interesting while reading about birds.

Nature has so many fascinating aspects, doesn’t it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'gullery' originates from the Middle English 'gullery', which is derived from 'gull' (meaning to deceive or cheat) and the suffix '-ery' (indicating a place associated with a specific activity). Thus, 'gullery' refers to a place where deception or trickery occurs.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where people are 'deceived' ('gull') — the '-ery' suffix indicates it's a location. This helps you remember that a 'gullery' is a place associated with trickery.

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