/meuh ree"noh/ , n. , pl. merinos , adj.
n.
1. ( often cap. ) one of a breed of sheep, raised originally in Spain, valued for their fine wool.
2. wool from such sheep.
3. a yarn or fabric made from this wool.
adj.
4. made of merino wool, yarn, or cloth.
[ 1775-85; banu ) marin a Berber tribe known for raising this breed ]