Merino
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /məˈɹiːnəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Merino is a noun meaning (countable) A sheep of a Spanish breed with long, fine hair.
Meaning
(countable) A sheep of a Spanish breed with long, fine hair.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The wool of this sheep.
- The fabric made from this wool (or from any similar yarn).
- A dress made out of merino fabric.
- A yarn made from a combination of wool and cotton in imitation of this wool.
Example Sentences
The Priest pulled the light merino carriage rug higher about his knees.
"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."
Word Forms
- merinos
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mohair, mutton, moosehair, moufflon, sheepmeat, musimon.
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