Merlin (n.)

  1. (Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthurs advisor

    [ Syn: merlin ]

  2. small falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconry

    [ Syn: pigeon hawk , falco columbarius ]

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