Merlin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɝlɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Merlin is a noun meaning A small falcon, Falco columbarius, that breeds in northern North America, Europe, and Asia.
Meaning
A small falcon, Falco columbarius, that breeds in northern North America, Europe, and Asia.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry) A cytoskeletal protein active in the suppression of tumors.
Example Sentences
Smaller and less powerful falcons included the merlon, the hobby, and the kesterel.
The gentle falcon, that with its feet distraineth / The kingës hand; the hardy sperhawke eke, / The quailës foe; the merlion that paineth / Himself full oft the larkë for to seek; [...]
Word Forms
- merlins
- merline
- merlion
- merlon
Related Words
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