Definition of Merino. Meaning of Merino. Synonyms of Merino

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Definition of Merino

Merino
Merino Me*ri"no, a. [Sp. merino moving from pasture to pasture, fr. merino a royal judge and superintendent or inspector of sheep walks, LL. merinus, fr. majorinus, i. e., major vill?, fr. L. major greater. See Major. Merino sheep are driven at certain seasons from one part of Spain to another, in large flocks, for pasturage.] 1. Of or pertaining to a variety of sheep with very fine wool, originally bred in Spain. 2. Made of the wool of the merino sheep.
Merino
Merino Me*ri"no, n.; pl. Merinos. [Sp.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) A breed of sheep originally from Spain, noted for the fineness of its wool. 2. A fine fabric of merino wool.

Meaning of Merino from wikipedia

- among others, the American Merino and Delaine Merino in the Americas, the Australian Merino, Booroola Merino and Peppin Merino in Oceania, and the Gentile...
- Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Arturo Merino Benítez) (IATA: SCL, ICAO: SCEL), also known as Santiago...
- Mikel Merino Zazón (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmikel meˈɾino]; born 22 June 1996) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga...
- The Poll Merino is a subtype of the Australian Merino breed of domestic sheep, without horns, that was developed in Australia. These sheep are early maturing...
- The Big Merino is a 15.2 metres (50 ft) tall concrete merino ram, located in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia. Nicknamed "Rambo" by locals, the Big...
- Peppin-style Merino ewes and German Mutton Merino rams. The Dohne Merino is a dual purpose breed providing meat and fine wool. At maturity, the Dohne Merino ram...
- Manuel Arturo Merino de Lama (born 20 August 1961) is a Peruvian politician who briefly served as President of Peru for six days between 10 and 15 November...
- formerly known as Merino Mount Merino, Kentucky, United States, near Irvington Merino, Victoria, Australia Merinos, Uruguay Merino (surname), including...
- Australian Merino is an Australian breed or group of breeds of sheep, forming a significant part of the Merino group of breeds. Its origins lie in Merino sheep...
- María Francisca Rosa Merino Garrido (born 9 May 1973), known as Pancha Merino, is a Chilean actress and television presenter. Her most prominent roles...