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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Other design extras across the interior include custom merino wool and silk carpeting, as well as live plants to please any green thumbs.
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Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
Cue the annual Record Bale Award, established in 1997 and driving his and the brand’s quest for increasingly finer merino wool fibers every year.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Made of a nylon and merino wool mix, these no-show socks are ultra-lightweight while still offering a terry cushion for extra comfort and support.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
Get the Raven Jacket On the upper half of your body, there are very few conditions that layering a merino t-shirt, a wool button down, a jac-shirt, and a waxed cotton shell will not be able to handle.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 5 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
Cue the annual Record Bale Award, established in 1997 and driving his and the brand’s quest for increasingly finer merino wool fibers every year.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Made of a nylon and merino wool mix, these no-show socks are ultra-lightweight while still offering a terry cushion for extra comfort and support.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
Get the Raven Jacket On the upper half of your body, there are very few conditions that layering a merino t-shirt, a wool button down, a jac-shirt, and a waxed cotton shell will not be able to handle.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Merino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merino. Accessed 11 Jun. 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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