Definition: Describing a coat color pattern that features a mix of gray with streaks or spots of black, often seen in certain dog breeds.

Example: The dog had a beautiful merle coat that caught everyone's attention.

Definition: A type of dog coat pattern that features a bluish or reddish gray color mixed with patches of black.

Example: The Australian Shepherd is known for its beautiful merle coat.

Definition: A small type of falcon found in northern areas, known for its dark feathers and distinctive tail. It is also referred to as a pigeon hawk. Additionally, it can refer to a legendary figure known for magic and prophecy in Arthurian tales.

Example: The merlin soared gracefully through the sky, hunting for small birds.

Definition: A mythical creature that has the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a fish, often found in stories and folklore.

Example: In the story, the mermaid saved the sailor from drowning.

Definition: A type of small, worm-like marine creature that belongs to a specific group of parasites known as Mesozoa.

Example: The mesozoan is often found in the bodies of marine animals as a parasite.

Definition: A term used to refer to a person of mixed European and Indigenous American ancestry, often used in Latin American contexts.

Example: The mestino community celebrates its rich cultural heritage.

Definition: A type of small butterfly that is often brightly colored and found mainly in tropical areas, known for its shiny lines or spots on its wings.

Example: The metalmark fluttered gracefully among the flowers in the garden.

Definition: The back part of an insect's body that is located behind the middle section, which supports the last pair of legs and wings.

Example: The butterfly's metathorax is crucial for its flight stability.

Definition: A type of organism that belongs to the Metazoa, which includes all animals that are multicellular and have complex structures.

Example: The metazoon is an important part of the animal kingdom, representing various forms of life.

Definition: The time after a female animal has been in heat, during which she is not sexually active.

Example: After the mating season, the female dog enters metestrus and will not be receptive to males.

Definition: To make a soft, high-pitched sound like a cat's cry.

Example: The kitten began to mew softly when it was hungry.

Definition: A type of cage used for hawks, particularly during their molting period, or a small street or courtyard where buildings stand.

Example: The falconer placed the hawk in the mew to keep it safe while it molted.

Definition: To confine someone or something in a cage or enclosed space.

Example: The bird was mewed in a small cage for the night.