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Word entry · 6 letters

merino

Best crossword clue

"Fine-wool breed"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /məˈɹiːnəʊ/Part of speech nounSorted eimnorStarts with MEnds with O1 cluesCommon crossword word
1M2E3R4I5N6O

Definitions

  1. white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality

Word origin

Borrowed from Spanish merino.

Used in a sentence

  • The Priest pulled the light merino carriage rug higher about his knees.
  • "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."
  • Last year, Ms. Merino became one of just over 300 people to complete the Grand Slam of ultrarunning.

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