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  • noun Plural form of merino.

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Examples

  • The farthest stall to the right was occupied by a pair of merinos, already bedding down for the night.

    The Lives of Felix Gunderson Sugu Althomsons 2010

  • These caps are all made from Super 80s or better, which means they will have similar performance qualities to our premium merinos.

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  • In Australia, the most commonly raised sheep are merinos, who are specifically bred to have wrinkled skin, which means more wool per animal.

    STELLA MCCARTNEY VEGAN FASHION | Inhabitat 2006

  • She conceived a horror for her merinos, and shame for her plush hat.

    Les Miserables 2008

  • Madame Crochard, dressed in a pelisse of claret-colored merinos, a silk bonnet, and striped shawl of an imitation Indian pattern, came out to choose seats in a chaise at the corner of the Rue du

    A Second Home 2007

  • Madame Crochard, dressed in a pelisse of claret-colored merinos, a silk bonnet, and striped shawl of an imitation Indian pattern, came out to choose seats in a chaise at the corner of the Rue du

    A Second Home 2007

  • He says that cashmere sweaters, with their luxurious feel, work best as stand-alone sweaters, while merinos excel when men treat them like shirts, pairing them with sport jackets or suits.

    Understanding Grades of Wool 2007

  • I'm sure the merinos aren't always this snooty--there was a lot of paparazzi and they were probably not used to it.

    October 2006 2006

  • Adams Farm yarn is spun from the fleeces of the farm's own merinos.

    Archive 2006-09-01 The Raven 2006

  • Adams Farm yarn is spun from the fleeces of the farm's own merinos.

    A Day at Adams Farm The Raven 2006

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