Associations to the word «Merlin»

Wiktionary

MERLIN, noun. A small falcon, Falco columbarius, that breeds in northern North America, Europe and Asia.
MERLIN, noun. (protein) A cytoskeletal protein active in the suppression of tumors.
MERLIN, proper noun. A wizard in the Arthurian legend.

Dictionary definition

MERLIN, noun. (Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor.
MERLIN, noun. Small falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconry.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy