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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The end result is a soft, sculptural piece upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt that looks like an art gallery-worthy find.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2025
During the collaboration development with Woolmark, Daley said his appreciation for natural fibers, especially merino wool, has deepened.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Summer is the season for T-shirts, but nothing says adventure quite like a merino tee.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Related Stories At the farm level, Icebreaker donated $30,000 to a regenerative grazing project across its merino wool farms, to help improve soil health.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 22 Apr. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2025
During the collaboration development with Woolmark, Daley said his appreciation for natural fibers, especially merino wool, has deepened.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Summer is the season for T-shirts, but nothing says adventure quite like a merino tee.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Related Stories At the farm level, Icebreaker donated $30,000 to a regenerative grazing project across its merino wool farms, to help improve soil health.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for merino
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“Merino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merino. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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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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