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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Alvada Merino Wool Hiking Socks 3-pack Keep your toes toasty-warm even in the dead of winter with these merino wool socks designed to be worn from the hiking trails to the ski mountain.
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Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 25 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
The Smartloft™ insulation, made with recycled wool, helps regulate your core temperature, while the stretchy merino-blend fleece enhances mobility and boosts warmth everywhere else.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
It’s crafted from cotton and merino wool and has a solid weight.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
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Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 25 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
The Smartloft™ insulation, made with recycled wool, helps regulate your core temperature, while the stretchy merino-blend fleece enhances mobility and boosts warmth everywhere else.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
It’s crafted from cotton and merino wool and has a solid weight.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Merino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merino. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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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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