merino

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.

Borrowed from Spanish merino.

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