merlin
UKməlin
US'mə:lın
معنی فارسی
ترمتاي
معنی کامل و مثالها
/mu_r´lin/n.
● (جانورشناسی) شاهین تیره رنگ (Falco columbarius)
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From Old French 'esmerillon', from Late Latin 'accipiter' meaning 'hawk'.
مثال
- The merlin is a skilled hunter, often preying on small birds.
- I was lucky to witness the merlin's aerial acrobatics.
ترکیبهای رایج
Spot a merlin Watch a merlin Capture a merlin Release a merlin
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- small falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconry
noun
- (Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor