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.
To prepare beets, cut off the green tops, leaving an inch of the stem to prevent bleeding and flavor loss. Scrub beets, wrap them in foil, and bake for 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, depending on their size, at 400Â°F (200Â°C). Let them cool slightly and then peel the skins off. Baby beets can be steamed whole for about 30 minutes, then peeled and sliced. Beet leaves have a rich flavor resembling that of spinach. If they are crisp and bright green, they can be steamed or braised with onions and garlic in a little olive oil.