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- noun Plural form of
merino .
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Examples
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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
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These caps are all made from Super 80s or better, which means they will have similar performance qualities to our premium merinos.
This Just In: BSNYC Slaycation Announcement! (and Friday Fun Qiuz) BikeSnobNYC 2009
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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.
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She conceived a horror for her merinos, and shame for her plush hat.
Les Miserables 2008
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Adams Farm yarn is spun from the fleeces of the farm's own merinos.
Archive 2006-09-01 The Raven 2006
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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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