merino

American  

[muh-ree-noh] / məˈri noʊ /

noun

plural

merinos

1. (often initial capital letter) one of a breed of sheep, raised originally in Spain, valued for their fine wool.

2. wool from such sheep.

3. a yarn or fabric made from this wool.

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adjective

1. made of merino wool, yarn, or cloth.

merino British  

/ məˈriːnəʊ /

noun

1. a breed of sheep, originating in Spain, bred for their fleece

2. the long fine wool of this sheep

3. the yarn made from this wool, often mixed with cotton

4. informal

   1. history a free settler rather than a convict

   2. an affluent and socially prominent person

   3. ( as modifier )

      a pure merino cricketer

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adjective

1. made from merino wool

Etymology

Origin of merino

1775–85; < Spanish < Arabic ( banū ) marīn a Berber tribe known for raising this breed

Example Sentences

“If I were in charge of RFK Jr. I would put him in a nice merino jogger to do his exercise in,” Giri said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Grasso uses a mix of fibers — mohair, merino wool, cotton, silk, recycled fibers and dead stock acrylic.

From Los Angeles Times

He pointed to one model wearing a skinny black pant with built-in pink cummerbund and purple merino wool turtleneck.

From Seattle Times

The exterior is made of tough acrylic fibers, but the interior is lined with brushed merino wool, so the slippers feel soft and toasty warm even on cool tile floors.

From Los Angeles Times

The exterior is made of tough acrylic fibers, but the interior is lined with brushed merino wool, so they feel soft and toasty warm even on cool tile floors.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cashmere
• fleece
• fur
• hair
• mohair
• tweed
• yarn