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
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Dapper sells its own production of denim, hemp, merino wool and linen clothing as well as biodynamic and organic regional wines.
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Alex Crevar, New York Times, 13 June 2024
What’s more, some of the knitted merino developed by Miles will also be reprised for certain style families in future.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 15 June 2024
As a general guide: Look for pairs made with merino wool or synthetic fabrics, such as polyester or nylon, explains Dr. McGuire.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 12 June 2024
And, the slides are available in the GG print, a floral print, or a soft tan merino wool, and all have the partnership logo on the uppers, either embroidered or as a patch.
—Stephen Garner For Footwear News, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2021
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Alex Crevar, New York Times, 13 June 2024
What’s more, some of the knitted merino developed by Miles will also be reprised for certain style families in future.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 15 June 2024
As a general guide: Look for pairs made with merino wool or synthetic fabrics, such as polyester or nylon, explains Dr. McGuire.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 12 June 2024
And, the slides are available in the GG print, a floral print, or a soft tan merino wool, and all have the partnership logo on the uppers, either embroidered or as a patch.
—Stephen Garner For Footwear News, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2021
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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
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