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merino |
4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: merino n : white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality [syn: {merino sheep}] From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: Merino, CO (town, FIPS 50040) Location: 40.48426 N, 103.35346 W Population (1990): 238 (105 housing units) Area: 0.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
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