merino
noun
me·ri·no
mə-ˈrē-(ˌ)nō 
plural merinos
1
: any of a breed of fine-wooled white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality
2
: a soft wool or wool and cotton clothing fabric resembling cashmere
3
: a fine wool and cotton yarn used for hosiery and knitwear
merino
adjective
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Women's Australian Merino Wool Duster Cardigan Made from soft, breathable Australian merino wool, this duster cardigan delivers warmth without heaviness, which is ideal for long flights, chilly hotel rooms, or evenings out.
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Expect to see a lot more of their eye-wateringly expensive merino wool gaucho bomber jackets in the stands next year.
—Rachel Marlowe, Vanity Fair, 22 Dec. 2025
Knitted from a soft mix of alpaca, yak and merino wool, the $149 sweater features a ribbed V-neckline and a subtly shrunken silhouette.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Round out your base-layer set with these 100 percent merino bottoms.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Expect to see a lot more of their eye-wateringly expensive merino wool gaucho bomber jackets in the stands next year.
—Rachel Marlowe, Vanity Fair, 22 Dec. 2025
Knitted from a soft mix of alpaca, yak and merino wool, the $149 sweater features a ribbed V-neckline and a subtly shrunken silhouette.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Round out your base-layer set with these 100 percent merino bottoms.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Merino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merino. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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merino
noun
me·ri·no
mə-ˈrē-nō
plural merinos
1
: any of a breed of sheep that produce a heavy fleece of fine white wool
2
: a fine soft wool or wool and cotton fabric resembling cashmere
3
: a fine wool and cotton yarn
merino
adjective
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