Found 2 items, similar to merino.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: merino merino n : white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality [syn: merino sheep]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Merino 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. [1913 Webster] 2. Made of the wool of the merino sheep. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] 2. A fine fabric of merino wool. [1913 Webster]