The term "Merlot" is believed to convey a degree of the root word "merle," which is the French name for _____.

Merlot is a dark, bluish-colored wine grape variety that's used both for varietal wines and as a blending grape. The name "Merlot" is thought to have a connection to the French term "merle," which means "blackbird". Many believe this is due to the dark color of the grape.

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