merino Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality
merino sheep.
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Me*ri"no adjective
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Of or pertaining to a variety of sheep with very fine wool, originally bred in Spain. -
Made of the wool of the merino sheep.
Me*ri"no noun
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(Zoöl.) A breed of sheep originally from Spain, noted for the fineness of its wool. -
A fine fabric of merino wool.