merino

/məˈrinoʊ/
/məˈrinəʊ/
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Other forms: merinos

Definitions of merino
  1. noun
    white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality
    synonyms: merino sheep
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    type of:
    Ovis aries, domestic sheep
    any of various breeds raised for wool or edible meat or skin
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