merino

noun5

1. •
   A sheep of a Spanish breed with long, fine hair.

   • The experimental farm has pure merinos, German merinos and new Dorsians, but it is not yet decided what experimental work will be undertaken. — 1957
2. •
   The wool of this sheep.
3. •
   The fabric made from this wool (or from any similar yarn).

   • The Priest pulled the light merino carriage rug higher about his knees. — 1919
4. •
   A yarn made from a combination of wool and cotton in imitation of this wool.
5. •
   A dress made out of merino fabric.

   • "Oh, mamma," cried Georgiana, and the speech was heroic for her who dearly loved dress, "I would rather wear my merino, and then I should keep Isabella in countenance." — 1838