About The Word Merino
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Merino
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What's The Definition Of Merino?
[n] white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality
Synonyms | Synonyms for Merino: merino sheep Related Terms | Find terms related to Merino: See Also | domestic sheep | Ovis aries Merino In Webster's Dictionary \Me*ri"no\, a. [Sp. merino moving from pasture to
pasture, fr. merino a royal judge and superintendent or
inspector of sheep walks, LL. merinus, fr. majorinus, i. e.,
major vill?, fr. L. major greater. See {Major}. Merino sheep
are driven at certain seasons from one part of Spain to
another, in large flocks, for pasturage.]
1. Of or pertaining to a variety of sheep with very fine
wool, originally bred in Spain.
2. Made of the wool of the merino sheep.
\Me*ri"no\, n.; pl. {Merinos}. [Sp.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) A breed of sheep originally from Spain, noted for the fineness of its wool. 2. A fine fabric of merino wool. |
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