merlion

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈməːlɪ.ən/

Noun

alt-of alternative rare

(heraldry) A depiction of a bird similar to a house martin or swallow with stylized feet; a martlet. / (rare) Alternative form of merlin (“a small falcon, Falco columbarius”).

Japanese Meaning

(家紋の文脈) ハウスマーティンやツバメに似た鳥の描写。具体的には、脚が意匠化された形状を持つ鳥（マートレットと呼ばれる場合もある）。 / (稀な用例) merlin（小型の鷹、Falco columbarius）の異形としての用法。

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At the medieval fair, the craftsman proudly displayed a carved merlion that once adorned a noble's tabard.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

中世の市で、職人はかつて貴族のタバードを飾っていた、脚が意匠化された家燕に似た鳥を描く紋章の彫刻を誇らしげに展示した。

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(heraldry) A depiction of a bird similar to a house martin or swallow with stylized feet; a martlet.

He beareth two coats quarterly, with an Inſcocheon of pretence, viz. The firſt, per bend nebulee, Or and Sable, a Lion Rampant counterchained, by the name of Sympſon; The ſecond, Argent, a Feſſe, Gules, between three Merlions, or Sparhawks, Sable, beaks and legs, Or, by the name of Oneſlow; […]

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(rare) Alternative form of merlin (“a small falcon, Falco columbarius”).

The gentle falcon, that with its feet distraineth / The kingës hand; the hardy sperhawke eke, / The quailës foe; the merlion that paineth / Himself full oft the larkë for to seek; …]

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merlions

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