Associations to the word «Merino»

Wiktionary

MERINO, noun. (countable) A breed of Spanish sheep that has long, fine hair
MERINO, noun. (uncountable) The wool of this sheep
MERINO, noun. The fabric made from this wool (or from any similar yarn)
MERINO, noun. A yarn made from a combination of wool and cotton in imitation of this wool

Dictionary definition

MERINO, noun. White sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope