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单词 merino
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merino in British English

(məˈriːnəʊ)
nounWord forms: plural -nos
1. 
a breed of sheep, originating in Spain, bred for their fleece
2. 
the long fine wool of this sheep
3. 
the yarn made from this wool, often mixed with cotton
4.  pure merino
adjective
5. 
made from merino wool
Word origin
C18: from Spanish, origin uncertain

merino in American English

(məˈrinoʊ)
nounWord forms: plural meˈrinos
1. 
any of a breed of hardy, white-faced sheep with long, fine wool, orig. from Spain
2. 
the wool
3. 
a fine, soft yarn made from this wool, often mixed with cotton
4. 
a soft, thin cloth made of this yarn
adjective
5. 
designating or of this sheep, wool, yarn, or cloth
Word origin
Sp, prob. after (Beni) Merin, name of a Berber tribe of nomads and shepherds

Examples of 'merino' in a sentence
merino

He opened the wardrobe, rummaged among his clothes and finally produced a black poloneck sweater in merino wool.
Jack Higgins THE KEYS OF HELL (2002)
She'd dressed appropriately in a dress of blue merino wool with long fitted sleeves, but was still grateful for the fire.
Stephanie Laurens SCANDAL'S BRIDE (2002)

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