Bible Dictionary
SEA-MEW
The sea-mew is the sea-gull, a bird found along the Mediterranean coast and around the Sea of Galilee. It is identified by some modern translations with the bird listed among the forbidden birds in Leviticus and Deuteronomy.
Biblical Usage
The sea-mew is identified as the bird listed among the abominations in Leviticus and Deuteronomy. The identification is considered probable, though the underlying description presents some difficulty.