| merlin | <zoology> 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) |
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| merling | <zoology> The European whiting. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |