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.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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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.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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