US /məˈɹinoʊ/ UK /məˈɹiːnəʊ/
noun Freq #87466

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    The fabric made from this wool (or from any similar yarn).

    The Priest pulled the light merino carriage rug higher about his knees.

  2. 2
    noun

    A dress made out of merino fabric.

    "Oh, mamma," cried Georgiana, and the speech was heroic for her who dearly loved dress, "I would rather wear my merino, and then I should keep Isabella in countenance.".

  3. 3
    noun

    white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality

  4. 4
    noun

    A sheep of a Spanish breed with long, fine hair.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
3 noun · white sheep originating in... merino sheep

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish merino.

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