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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Méilín
"亚瑟王传奇中充满了梅林的魔法故事。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A legendary wizard and prophet in Arthurian legend, renowned for his magical powers and as the mentor and advisor to King Arthur.
"In the Arthurian tales, Merlin uses his powerful magic to guide young Arthur to the throne." - 2
A small Eurasian falcon (Falco columbarius) that breeds in northern regions and is noted for its rapid, agile flight.
"A swift merlin darted across the open moorland in pursuit of small birds."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English, originating from the Old Welsh name Myrddin (associated with the 12th-century chronicler Geoffrey of Monmouth's Latinized form Merlinus). Geoffrey likely altered the original Welsh form to avoid an accidental phonetic association with the Old French merle, meaning blackbird, or the vulgar term merde.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Merlin" is said worldwide
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Merlin
Transliteration: /mɛʁ.lɛ̃/
"Le magicien Merlin a aidé le roi Arthur."
Merlin
Transliteration: /ˈmɛʁ.liːn/
"Merlin ist der berühmte Zauberer aus der Artussage."
Merlino
Transliteration: /merˈliː.no/
"Il mago Merlino consigliò re Artù."
Merlín
Transliteration: /meɾˈlin/
"El sabio Merlín preparó un poderoso hechizo."
Merlin
Transliteration: /mɛɾˈlĩ/
"O mago Merlin é uma figura central nas lendas arturianas."
मर्लिन
Transliteration: marlin
"मर्लिन आर्थरियन कथाओं का एक प्रसिद्ध जादूगर है।"
梅林
Transliteration: Méilín
"亚瑟王传奇中充满了梅林的魔法故事。"
멀린
Transliteration: meollin
"멀린은 아서 왕 전설에 나오는 현명한 마법사입니다."
マーリン
Transliteration: Mārin
"アーサー王物語には、魔術師マーリンが登場します。"
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