MERINO
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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&unr_;, 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.
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2. Made of the wool of the merino sheep.
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Me*ri"no, n.; pl. Merinos (#). [Sp.] 1. (Zo&ö;l.) A breed of sheep originally from Spain, noted for the fineness of its wool.
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2. A fine fabric of merino wool.
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