merlin
1. [ noun ] (Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor
Related terms: fictional_character sorcerer arthurian_legend
2. [ noun ] Man's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 725
3. [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 16824
4. [ noun ] (zoology) small falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconry
Synonyms: Falco_columbarius pigeon_hawk
Related terms: falcon Falco
Similar spelling:   Merlino
  Merlyn
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