Definition of "merino"

merino

/məˈɹinoʊ/

noun
countable and uncountable, plural merinos
1. (countable) A sheep of a Spanish breed with long, fine hair.
2. (uncountable) The wool of this sheep.
3. The fabric made from this wool (or from any similar yarn).
  Quotations
  The Priest pulled the light merino carriage rug higher about his knees.
  1919, Ronald Firbank, Valmouth (hardback), Duckworth, page 5
4. A dress made out of merino fabric.
  Quotations
  "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 (date written), L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], chapter VII, in Lady Anne Granard; or, Keeping up Appearances. […], volume I, London: Henry Colburn, […], published 1842, page 89
5. A yarn made from a combination of wool and cotton in imitation of this wool.