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

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Woolmark said the designs should highlight merino wool’s versatility, innovative nature, and have eco-credentials. Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024 The merino turtleneck by Cos, my shoes are Tory Burch, and the bag is The Row. Becky Malinksy, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024 But fleece made from merino wool is particularly warm and temperature-regulating (wearers avoid clamminess through a broad spectrum of temperatures). Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024 Currently 40 percent off, it’s made with a cozy merino wool and alpaca blend. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for merino 

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 30 Nov. 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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