merino

A herd of merinos (sense 1) grazing.

Meaning

Noun

  • A sheep of a Spanish breed with long, fine hair.
  • The wool of this sheep.
  • The fabric made from this wool (or from any similar yarn).
  • A yarn made from a combination of wool and cotton in imitation of this wool.

Origin

  • From Spanish merino.

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