merino

noun

1. (countable)A sheep of a Spanish breed with long, fine hair.
2. (uncountable)The wool of this sheep.
3. (countable, uncountable)The fabric made from this wool (or from any similar yarn).

   “The Priest pulled the light merino carriage rug higher about his knees.”

4. (countable, uncountable)A dress made out of merino fabric.

   “"Oh, mamma," cried Georgiana, and the speech was heroic for her who dearly loved dress, "I would rather wear my merino, and then I should keep Isabella in countenance."”

5. (countable, uncountable)A yarn made from a combination of wool and cotton in imitation of this wool.
6. (alt-of, countable, uncountable)Alternative letter-case form of merino.

name

1. A surname from Spanish.

   “Last year, Ms. Merino became one of just over 300 people to complete the Grand Slam of ultrarunning.”

2. A town in the Shire of Glenelg, south western Victoria, Australia