Associations to the word «Merle»

Wiktionary

MERLE, noun. The Eurasian blackbird, Turdus merula.
MERLE, noun. Any blackbird.
MERLE, noun. A type of mottled colouration on dogs.
MERLE, proper noun. A surname​ of origin.
MERLE, proper noun. A male given name transferred from the surname.
MERLE, proper noun. A female given name.

Dictionary definition

MERLE, noun. Common black European thrush.

Wise words

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