"perlin" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: perlins [plural]
Etymology: Blend of peregrine + merlin. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|peregrine|merlin}} Blend of peregrine + merlin Head templates: {{en-noun}} perlin (plural perlins)
  1. (falconry) A cross breed of a peregrine falcon and a merlin.

Inflected forms

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