How To Spell merle?
How to Pronounce merle?
Correct pronunciation for the word "merle" is [mˈɜːl], [mˈɜːl], [m_ˈɜː_l].
What are the misspellings for merle?
"Merle" in context
Merle is a feature found in certain breeds of dogs, and is a result of a mutated gene which causes the coat to have patches of different colors. This can range in severity, from dogs whose coats are mostly one color with only a few patches, to those whose whole coat is of multiple colors. Merle dogs can be found in many breeds, including Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs and Australian Shepherds, and have become increasingly popular in recent years.
The color of the merle patches are determined by the pigment present in the fur and can range in shades from pink to yellow, brown and blue.
The color of the merle patches are determined by the pigment present in the fur and can range in shades from pink to yellow, brown and blue.
What are similar-sounding words for merle?
Usage over time for merle:
This graph shows how "merle" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
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