MERLE

blackbird, merl, merle, ouzel, ousel, European blackbird, Turdus merula

(noun) common black European thrush

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

merle (plural merles)

The Eurasian blackbird, Turdus merula.

Any blackbird.

Etymology 2

Noun

merle (uncountable)

A type of mottled colouration on dogs.

Anagrams

• Elmer, Lemer

Etymology 1

Proper noun

Merle

A surname of French origin.

A male given name from surnames.

Etymology 2

Proper noun

Merle

A female given name from English.

Anagrams

• Elmer, Lemer

Source: Wiktionary


Merl, Merle, n. Etym: [F. merle, L. merula, merulus. Cf. Ousel.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: The European blackbird. See Blackbird. Drayton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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