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Merlin

Merlin Meaning & Definition
Merlin Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Merlin?

[n] small falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconry
[n] (Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor

Synonyms | Synonyms for Merlin: Falco columbarius | pigeon hawk

Related Terms | Find terms related to Merlin:

See Also | character | Falco | falcon | fictional character | fictitious character | genus Falco

Merlin In Webster's Dictionary

\Mer"lin\, n. [OE. merlion, F. ['e]merillon; cf. OHG. smirl, G. schmerl; prob. fr. L. merula blackbird. Cf. {Merle}.] (Zo["o]l.) A small European falcon ({Falco lithofalco}, or {F. [ae]salon}).

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