merino

  1. Noun.  (countable) A breed of Spanish sheep that has long, fine hair.
  2. Noun.  (uncountable) The wool of this sheep.
  3. Noun.  The fabric made from this wool (or from any similar yarn).
  4. Noun.  A yarn made from a combination of wool and cotton in imitation of this wool.

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