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[[Heraldic glossary]] > [[Heraldic Glossary - Part 5 : Heraldic or phantasy creatures|Heraldic or phantasy creatures]] > ''' {{uc:Merles in heraldry}} '''<br> | [[Heraldic glossary]] > [[Heraldic Glossary - Part 5 : Heraldic or phantasy creatures|Heraldic or phantasy creatures]] > ''' {{uc:Merles in heraldry}} '''<br> | ||
Merles (or '''Merlettes''') are typical for continental European heraldry and are small duck-like birds without beak or feet. The word | Merles (or '''Merlettes''') are typical for continental European heraldry and are small duck-like birds without beak or feet. The word merle also means blackbird in French, hence in France they are more often named merlette (lit. small blackbird). | ||
Not to be confused with the English [[:Category:Martlets|Martlets]]. | Not to be confused with the English [[:Category:Martlets|Martlets]]. | ||