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noun
1.
(often initial capital letter) 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.
adjective
4.
made of merino wool, yarn, or cloth.
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Origin:
1775–85; < Spanish < Arabic (banū) marīn a Berber tribe known for raising this breed
1775–85; < Spanish < Arabic (banū) marīn a Berber tribe known for raising this breed
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merino
"fine-wool breed of sheep," 1781, from Sp., possibly from Ar. Merini, a Berber family or tribe of sheep farmers in northwest Africa whose animals were imported into Spain 14c.-15c. to improve local breeds. Or from L. majorinus, from major "greater," either in ref. to size of the animals or from Sp. derivative
EXPANDmerino (n.) "overseer of cattle pastures," also a title of judicial officers.
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