merino
noun
me·ri·no
mə-ˈrē-(ˌ)nō 
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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Made from 100 percent Donegal merino wool, the Finisterre Farne Women’s Crew Neck Knit Sweater comes in a choice of shades, all with subtle flecks of contrasting color.
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Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
Woolmark said the designs had to highlight merino wool’s versatility, innovative nature and have eco-credentials.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
The organization added that 80 percent of fine merino wool comes from Australia, where live lamb cutting is legal and widely practiced as a quick and low-cost method of preventing fly infestation.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Smartwool offers base layers for men and women made from merino wool.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
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Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
Woolmark said the designs had to highlight merino wool’s versatility, innovative nature and have eco-credentials.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
The organization added that 80 percent of fine merino wool comes from Australia, where live lamb cutting is legal and widely practiced as a quick and low-cost method of preventing fly infestation.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Smartwool offers base layers for men and women made from merino wool.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for merino
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“Merino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merino. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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merino
noun
me·ri·no
mə-ˈrē-nō
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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