merlin Definition
mer·lin (mʉr′lin)
noun
a small, dark falcon (Falco columbarius) with a striped, brownish-red breast, of North America and Eurasia
Etymology: ME merlion < OFr esmerillon, dim. of esmeril, merlin < OHG smirl, merlin
Merlin Definition
Mer·lin (mʉr′lin)
noun
Arthurian Legend a magician and seer, helper of King Arthur
Etymology: ML Merlinus < Welsh Myrrdin < Brythonic *Mori-dünon < *mori, sea + Proto-Celt *dunom, hill, fortified hill, fort, hence, lit., sea-hill or sea-fortress
merlin Usage Examples
Converse of subject
post: Originally Posted by merlin i cant see you getting banned from here Merlin?
Converse of object
- include: Other birds of prey may be seen further along the dale - including the very rare merlin.
- see: I even saw a female merlin with buff and brown spots perched in a tree.
Adjective modifier
- peregrine: The crags and moorland are suitable nesting and feeding areas for a variety of birds, including the peregrine, merlin and red grouse.
- old: Older, more experienced merlins will often attack a flock of birds, singling out the young & weak when the flock disperses.
- new: The newest Merlins all had a loose spinnaker pole which fitted cozily under the foredeck.
Modifies a noun
- rocket: I am looking to borrow a modern merlin rocket for the student nationals at Weymouth on the 4th and 5th november.
- entertainment: MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS 020 8866 6327 This family concern has more than 20 years of experience in making your party a success.
- engine: Makes me smile every time I hear those merlin engines.
Browse dictionary entries near merlin
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- ‹ merit
- ‹ meristic
- ‹ meristem
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- Meroë ›
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