merino

/mə'ri:nou/

Thân thiện

A farmer shears a white merino in the spring.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A breed of sheep: A type of sheep, originally from Spain, known for its fine, soft, and high-quality wool.
   • The wool from this sheep: The valuable fleece produced by the merino sheep.
   • A fine woolen fabric: A type of soft, high-quality fabric or yarn made from merino wool.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Sheep breed):
  • The merino is prized for its exceptionally soft fleece.
  • Australian merinos are a major source of the world's fine wool.
• Noun (Wool/Fabric):
  • This sweater is made of 100% merino.
  • Merino is a popular choice for high-performance athletic wear.

Advanced Usage

• "Merino wool": A common compound term specifying the type of wool.
  • Merino wool is breathable and regulates temperature well.
• As an attributive noun: Used before another noun to describe a type.
  • He wore a merino base layer for the hike.

Variants and Related Words

• Merino sheep: The full term for the animal breed.
• Merino ram/ewe: A male/female merino sheep.

Synonyms

• Fine-wool sheep: A descriptive synonym for the breed.
• Soft wool: A general term for the type of fiber, though not breed-specific.

Related Phrases

• Ultrafine merino: A classification for the finest, most luxurious grade of merino wool.

Học thuật

Noun

1. white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality

Từ đồng nghĩa

• merino sheep