Definitions for Merino

Merino me·ri·no

Spelling: [muh-ree-noh]
IPA: /məˈri noʊ/

Merino is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 117 anagrams from letters in Merino (eimnor).

Definitions for Merino

noun

  1. (often initial capital letter) one of a breed of sheep, raised originally in Spain, valued for their fine wool.
  2. wool from such sheep.
  3. a yarn or fabric made from this wool.

adjective

  1. made of merino wool, yarn, or cloth.

Origin of Merino

1775-85; Spanish Arabic (banū) marīn a Berber tribe known for raising this breed

Examples for Merino

According to WWD, Altuzarra will design a collection in merino wool for the next stage of the competition.

merino is related to mayor, which comes, through French, from Lat.

We had circassian frocks for every day, and merino for Sundays.

On account of the climate, the quality of the wool, much of it merino, is excellent.

These wools are suitable for almost all classes of merino and crossbred yarns.

The story of merino wool is one of the romances of modern industry.

It is only on the hot plains that the merino sheep flourishes to perfection.

"If you want a breadth of merino to hold, take another one," she said.

He was one of those who brought with them merino sheep into the colony.

But Dolly only laughed the more as she took the merino from him.

Word Value for Merino
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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