merlin

A small falcon (Falco columbarius) of northern regions, having predominantly dark plumage and a black-striped tail.

A kind of hawk; a falcon of small size, belonging to the genus Falco, and to that section of the genus called Æsalon or Hypotriorchis.

A hardy, active pony, somewhat larger than the Shetland, found in Wales.

A small European falcon (Falco columbarius, syn. Falco lithofalco, or Falco æsalon). In North America called also pigeon hawk.

A small falcon, Falco columbarius, that breeds in northern North America, Europe and Asia.

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

(Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur’s advisor