merino
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- noun
- /məˈriːnoʊ/
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merino
- And it's the perfect time of year for warm merino wool and cushiony Sherpa slippers like these.
- Merino sheep
Cashmere is particularly warm and merino particularly soft compared to standard wool.
- Cashmere is particularly warm and merino particularly soft compared to standard wool.
Examples
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On passing by the weaving workshop, she heard the busy chatter of women as they combed wool from the merino sheep that roamed the hillsides.
Fiction book (1995) -
Outdoor enthusiasts often prefer clothing made from merino wool due to its excellent moisture-wicking properties.
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What is that, merino wool?
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Not even that merino wool they have at Marshall Field in Chicago.
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I was wearing my black merino wool dress and high shoes with buttons.
Fiction book (1997) -
Cashmere is particularly warm and merino particularly soft compared to standard wool.
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Due to its luxurious nature and great stitch definition, pure merino wool is a great choice for fine garments and accessories.
Blog text (7) -
The Martha Stewart CraftsT Merino is a 100% wool yarn, which comes from the fleece of merino sheep.
Blog text (7) -
The merino sheep is celebrated for producing fine, soft wool used in high-quality garments.
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Many sweaters are made from merino wool, providing warmth without being too heavy.
Synonyms
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A white sheep bred for very soft, fine wool
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Etymology
Merino comes from Spanish, where the word first meant a local official who looked after land and animals, and that Spanish word likely comes from the Latin maior, meaning 'greater' or 'chief'. That's why the name was used for the flocks those officials managed, and today merino refers to the breed of sheep famous for its very fine wool.