Any of a breed of sheep, originally from Spain, having long fine wool.
The wool of this sheep.
A fine wool and cotton yarn used especially for knitting underwear and hosiery.
A knitted fabric made from this yarn.
A soft lightweight fabric made originally of merino wool but now of any fine wool.
A fine wool and cotton yarn used especially for knitting underwear and hosiery.
A knitted fabric made from this yarn.
[Spanish, perhaps from Berber Benī Merīn, name of the tribe that developed the breed, or from Spanish merino, local magistrate (from Latin māiōrīnus, larger, from māior; see major).] me·ri'no adj.
[muh-ree-noh] 
noun, plural -nos, adjective 
) one of a breed of sheep, raised originally in Spain, valued for their fine wool.