Definition of Merlin

1. Noun. (Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor.

Category relationships: Arthurian Legend
Generic synonyms: Character, Fictional Character, Fictitious Character

2. Noun. Small falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconry.
Exact synonyms: Falco Columbarius, Pigeon Hawk
Generic synonyms: Falcon
Group relationships: Falco, Genus Falco

Definition of Merlin

1. n. A small European falcon (Falco lithofalco, or F. æsalon).

Definition of Merlin

1. Proper noun. A wizard in the Arthurian legend. ¹

2. Proper noun. A fantasy games player recently on the decline. ¹

3. Noun. A small falcon, ''Falco columbarius'', that breeds in northern North America, Europe and Asia. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Merlin

1. a European falcon [n -S]

Medical Definition of Merlin

1. A small European falcon (Falco lithofalco, or F. Aesalon). Origin: OE. Merlion, F. Emerillon; cf. OHG. Smirl, G. Schmerl; prob. Fr. L. Merula blackbird. Cf. Merle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Merlin

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merk
merkel cells
merking
merkingdom
merkins
merknight
merks
merl
merlady
merland
merle
merled
merles
merlin
merling
merlings
merlinoite
merlins
merlion
merlon
merlons
merlot
merlots
merls
merlucciid
merlucciids
merluce
merm

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