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merino

Syllabification: (me·ri·no)
Pronunciation: /məˈrēnō/

Definition of merino

noun (plural merinos)

(also merino sheep)
  • a sheep of a breed with long, fine wool.
  • a soft woolen or wool-and-cotton material resembling cashmere, originally of merino wool.
  • a fine woolen yarn.

Origin:

late 18th century: from Spanish, of unknown origin

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