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merino

me·ri·no [ mə rnō ]


noun  (plural me·ri·nos)
Definition:
 
1. sheep bred for wool: a sheep belonging to a breed originally developed in Spain that is raised for its wool in many parts of the world, especially Australia

2. wool: the long fine white wool of the merino sheep

3. yarn or fabric: a fine yarn or fabric made from the wool of the merino sheep, often mixed with cotton



adjective 
Definition:
 
of merino wool: made of merino wool
a merino shawl

[Late 18th century. Via Spanish< Arabic (banū) marīn, a Berber people]
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