Merle: alternatives and connections

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Merle

The European blackbird. See Blackbird.

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Thrush 76% connected

Any one of numerous species of singing birds belonging to Turdus and allied genera. They are noted for the sweetness of their songs.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Blackbird 92% connected

In England, a species of thrush (Turdus merula), a singing bird with a fin note; the merle. In America the name is given to several birds, as the Qui…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Merl 92% connected

Alt. of Merle

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Ousel 92% connected

One of several species of European thrushes, especially the blackbird (Merula merula, or Turdus merula), and the mountain or ring ousel (Turdus torqu…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Ouzel 92% connected

Same as Ousel.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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