Meaning of merino | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Alternative letter-case form of merino.
   alt-of, countable, uncountable
2. A surname from Spanish.
3. A sheep of a Spanish breed with long, fine hair.
   countable
4. A town in the Shire of Glenelg, south western Victoria, Australia
5. The wool of this sheep.
   uncountable
6. The fabric made from this wool (or from any similar yarn).
   countable, uncountable
7. A dress made out of merino fabric.
   countable, uncountable
8. A yarn made from a combination of wool and cotton in imitation of this wool.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“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."”

“Last year, Ms. Merino became one of just over 300 people to complete the Grand Slam of ultrarunning.”

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