1. plural of merino; fine-wooled sheep of a breed originally from Spain, or the soft wool from such sheep

Examples

• The ranch raised merinos for their exceptionally soft wool.
• Australian merinos produce some of the world’s finest fleece.
• The textile company specialized in fabrics made from merinos.
• These merinos were imported from Spain in the 18th century.
• The sweater was knitted from premium merinos wool.
• Local farmers found merinos well-suited to the climate.