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Merlin

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Mer·lin  (mûrln)
n.
In Arthurian legend, a magician and prophet who served as counselor to King Arthur.
mer·lin  (mûrln)
n.
A small falcon (Falco columbarius) of northern regions, having predominantly dark plumage and a black-striped tail. Also called pigeon hawk.
[Middle English, from Anglo-Norman merilun, from Old French esmerillon, diminutive of esmeril, of Germanic origin.]
merlin
Noun
a small falcon with dark plumage [Old French esmerillon]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.MerlinMerlin - (Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor
Arthurian legend - the legend of King Arthur and his court at Camelot
2.Merlinmerlin - small falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconry
Falco columbarius, pigeon hawk
falcon - diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
Falco, genus Falco - a genus of Falconidae


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