noun🔗ShareAlmenaAny of the upright projections between the embrasures of a battlement, originally for archers to shield behind while shooting arrows over the embrasures, or through loopholes in the merlons."The archers hid behind the merlon before stepping forward to fire their arrows through the opening in the wall. "Los arqueros se escondieron detrás de la almena antes de dar un paso adelante para disparar sus flechas a través de la abertura en la pared.architecturemilitarybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEsmerejónA small falcon, Falco columbarius, that breeds in northern North America, Europe, and Asia."A birdwatcher spotted a merlin perched on a branch, carefully observing the open field for its next meal. "Un observador de aves divisó un esmerejón posado en una rama, observando cuidadosamente el campo abierto en busca de su próxima comida.animalbirdnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
