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

Examples of merino in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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. —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

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for merino

• amino
• carlino
• casino
• imino
• ladino
• latino
• neutrino
• argentino
• campesino
• cappuccino
• diamino
• filipino

Kids Definition

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