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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KILYA, n. Also kulya (Kcd. 1860–1960). The call of the gull in spring (I.Sc. 1960).

Comb. kilyamaa, a gull (Sh. 1960). See Maw, n.²Sh. 1951 New Shetlander No. 27. 29:
Whin da green paek comes, an you hear da kilya Among da fleein cloods o maas.