Definitions for merinoməˈri noʊ
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
me•ri•noməˈri noʊ(n.; adj.)(pl.)-nos
(n.)(often cap.) one of a breed of sheep, raised orig. in Spain, valued for their fine wool.
Category: Animal Husbandry
wool from such sheep.
Category: Textiles
a yarn or fabric made from this wool.
Category: Textiles
(adj.)made of merino wool, yarn, or cloth.
Category: Textiles
Origin of merino:
1775–85; < Sp < Ar (banū) marīn a Berber tribe known for raising this breed
Princeton's WordNet
merino, merino sheep(noun)
white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality
Wiktionary
merino(Noun)
A breed of Spanish sheep that has long, fine hair
merino(Noun)
The wool of this sheep
merino(Noun)
The fabric made from this wool (or from any similar yarn)
merino(Noun)
A yarn made from a combination of wool and cotton in imitation of this wool
Webster Dictionary
Merino(adj)
of or pertaining to a variety of sheep with very fine wool, originally bred in Spain
Merino(adj)
made of the wool of the merino sheep
Merino(noun)
a breed of sheep originally from Spain, noted for the fineness of its wool
Merino(noun)
a fine fabric of merino wool
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