merino

noun

me·​ri·​no mə-ˈrē-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce merino (audio)
plural merinos
1
: any of a breed of fine-wooled white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality
2
: a soft wool or wool and cotton clothing fabric resembling cashmere
3
: a fine wool and cotton yarn used for hosiery and knitwear
merino adjective

Examples of merino in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of merino was in 1804

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“Merino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merino. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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merino

noun
me·​ri·​no mə-ˈrē-nō How to pronounce merino (audio)
plural merinos
1
: any of a breed of sheep that produce a heavy fleece of fine white wool
2
: a fine soft wool or wool and cotton fabric resembling cashmere
3
: a fine wool and cotton yarn
merino adjective

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