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merino

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1. merino - Noun

2. merino - Adjective

3. Merino - Proper noun

Meaning

Of or pertaining to a variety of sheep with very fine wool, originally bred in Spain.

Made of the wool of the merino sheep.

A breed of sheep originally from Spain, noted for the fineness of its wool.

A fine fabric of merino wool.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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A fine wool like Merino may have up to 100 crimps per inch, while the coarser wools like karakul may have as few as one or two. Source: Internet

A meeting between the President of the Republic Martin Vizcarra and Parliament Chairman Manuel Merino will be held on September 28, the Head of State himself confirmed on Saturday. Source: Internet

Financial situation was stabilized and exports, mainly of Hereford beef and Merino wool, increased. Source: Internet

As recently as this year, scientists were still unable to come to any concrete conclusion as to the causation of curls—and it was New Zealand merino sheep that helped solve the mystery. Source: Internet

But rampant Sociedad soon restored a three-goal cushion when Isak teed up Merino for a simple tap-in after 69 minutes. Source: Internet

In 1963, the first Ermenegildo Zegna Perpetual Trophy was presented in Tasmania for growers of "Superfine skirted Merino fleece". Source: Internet

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