HyperDic: merlin

English > 2 senses of the word Merlin / merlin:
NOUNperson Merlin(Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor
animalmerlin, pigeon hawk, Falco columbariussmall falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail
Merlin / merlin > pronunciation
Soundsmer'lihn
RhymesAdrenalin ... zeppelin / Zeppelin: 223 rhymes with ihn...
English > Merlin: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor.
CategoryArthurian legendThe legend of King Arthur and his court at Camelot
Instance offictional character, fictitious character, characterAn imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
SpanishMerlín
English > merlin: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
Meaningsmall falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconry.
Synonymspigeon hawk, Falco columbarius
Member ofFalco, genus FalcoA genus of Falconidae
Broaderfalcondiurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
Spanishesmerejón
Catalanesmerla, esmirla, Falco columbarius

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