gavia

Etymology
Of origin.

One theory, preferred by De Vaan, derives the word from, seemingly from either or , and adduces as cognates 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬, and perhaps 🇨🇬. He also mentions an alternative connection to, via an independent root in.

Another theory derives the word from (due to the similarity of a hawk's claws to a pitchfork), from ; compare 🇨🇬,.

Noun

 * 1) common gull and seagull (any kind of gull, generically a kind of bird)

Usage notes
The identity of the gāvia in Classical Latin is uncertain, possibly the gull and the seagull. Modern taxonomic Latin applies the term to the loon (diver), but Classical Latin called this bird.

Noun

 * 1)  topsail