MERINO


Meaning of MERINO in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mə-ˈrē-(ˌ)nō ]

noun

( plural -nos )

Etymology: Spanish

Date: 1804

1. : any of a breed of fine-wooled white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality

2. : a soft wool or wool and cotton clothing fabric resembling cashmere

3. : a fine wool and cotton yarn used for hosiery and knitwear

• merino adjective

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.