Synonyms for

Merle

Verb / mɜ:l / Another word for merle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a type of European thrush with mainly black plumage and a ring of white feathers around the eye

Synonyms & similar words

turdusmerula europeanblackbird blackbird merl ousel ouzel blackbird thrush songbird robin nightingale warbler finch sparrow oriole wren crow raven magpie pigeon dove woodpecker swallow swift hummingbird

Example sentences

  1. The merle sang a beautiful song in the tree.
  2. I spotted a merle in my backyard this morning.
  3. The merle's feathers were shiny and black.
  4. The merle's distinctive white eye ring made it easy to identify.
  5. Merles are known for their beautiful singing voices.

Quotes

  • "The merle and the blackbird are the sweetest singers in England." - William Shakespeare
  • "The merle's voice is sweet, rich and full, and its song is a varied and melodious warble." - John James Audubon
  • "The merle is a bird of great intellectual capacity and resourcefulness." - Lawrence Durrell

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