Merlin /mer-lin/ [2 sylls.] as a boys' name is pronounced MER-lin. It is of Welsh origin, and the meaning of Merlin is sea fortress.Mythology: Arthurian tales describe Merlin as the wizard who was King Arthur's mentor. Myrddin, the wizard who tutored King Arthur in British legend was known as Myrddin Emrys.erlin /mer-lin/ [2 sylls.] as a boys' name is pronounced MER-lin. It is of Welsh origin, and the meaning of Merlin is sea fortress.
1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 2  Coat beets lightly with oil. 3  Wrap beets in aluminum foil, place on a baking sheet, and roast in the oven until cooked through, approximately 45 to 60 minutes.  Remove from the oven, let cool for 10 minutes, and then peel and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Cut off and discard the top of the beet where the stem is and slice or serve whole with butter, salt and pepper. Whole young beets, you can boil or bake for 30 to 40 minutes depending on their size. Old beets will cook in 1 hour or more.Microwaving will reduce the time to 8-12 min. Grated sauteed beets will be done in 15 min.hole young beets, you can boil or bake for 30 to 40 minutes dep â¦ ending on their size. Old beets will cook in 1 hour or more. Microwaving will reduce the time to 8-12 min. Grated sauteed beets will be done in 15 min.