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Meaning of Negretti | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A sheep of a Merino strain of Spanish origin, known for having very fine wool.

Examples

“If a man with large means intends to raise for wool merely, or principally, I leave it open to him to select Negrettes or Combwools, as both will pay with necessary care; and although I belong to the old merino school, I am last to deny the qualities of a Cotswold.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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