merino

noun

me·​ri·​no mə-ˈrē-(ˌ)nō 

plural merinos

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

Examples of merino in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Keep In Mind The uppers are made from merino wool, which, obviously, won’t be ideal in warmer climates. —Samson McDougall, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024

Included in the sale are merino wool sweaters, cashmere, nylon bags, and basics. —Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 26 Nov. 2024

Throw this beautifully soft merino wool scarf on when the days get chillier or the nights draw in. —Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024

Related Articles Each finalist will receive 60,000 Australian dollars to create a six-look merino wool capsule either as part of their fall 2025 collection, or in a stand-alone format. —Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

merino

noun

me·​ri·​no mə-ˈrē-nō 

plural merinos

1

: any of a breed of sheep that produce a heavy fleece of fine white wool

2

: a fine soft wool or wool and cotton fabric resembling cashmere

3

: a fine wool and cotton yarn

merino adjective