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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But fleece made from merino wool is particularly warm and temperature-regulating (wearers avoid clamminess through a broad spectrum of temperatures).
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Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
Currently 40 percent off, it’s made with a cozy merino wool and alpaca blend.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024
For ultimate luxury and convenience, look for hats and scarves made of fabrics like merino wool and cashmere.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
This year was no exception with the brand’s Ski Ultralight Tall sock, which sits right below the knee and is made from a durable blend of 64 percent polyamide, 22 percent merino wool, and 14 percent spandex.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2024
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Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
Currently 40 percent off, it’s made with a cozy merino wool and alpaca blend.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024
For ultimate luxury and convenience, look for hats and scarves made of fabrics like merino wool and cashmere.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
This year was no exception with the brand’s Ski Ultralight Tall sock, which sits right below the knee and is made from a durable blend of 64 percent polyamide, 22 percent merino wool, and 14 percent spandex.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Merino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merino. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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