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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Smartwool introduced merino to the market in its socks. 
Andrew Freeman, Outside Online, 21 May 2012 The deets: Alpaca, merino wool, and nylon fibers in the toe and heel area translate to high absorption and fewer holes, while polyester, nylon, and spandex elsewhere provide evaporation and wicking. Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2021 With a body-fabric mix of 30 percent yak wool and 70 percent merino fibers, and lined with Polartec Alpha insulation, the Xenolith is made from three different materials, each known for warmth and breathability. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 2 Feb. 2021 Putting merino-wool garments into your dryer will eventually result in holes developing in them. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 4 July 2020 The Flyer has plenty of note-worthy features, including a new SwiftFoam™ midsole and a comfortable ZQ merino wool heel lining to provide a cushy base for your feet while keeping sweat at bay. John Thompson, Men's Health, 18 May 2022 For every product sold on their website, merino-sock maker Point6 is donating $1. Maren Larsen, Outside Online, 9 Apr. 2020 The casual cut looks great with cotton hoodies, and the stretchy fabric—a blend of merino, elastane, and recycled polyester—feels comfy and breathable, as opposed to plasticky like some all-synthetic materials. Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 9 June 2021 Between $10,000 mountain bikes and $59 merino T-shirts, outdoor activities can get real expensive, real fast. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2018 See More
Andrew Freeman, Outside Online, 21 May 2012 The deets: Alpaca, merino wool, and nylon fibers in the toe and heel area translate to high absorption and fewer holes, while polyester, nylon, and spandex elsewhere provide evaporation and wicking. Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2021 With a body-fabric mix of 30 percent yak wool and 70 percent merino fibers, and lined with Polartec Alpha insulation, the Xenolith is made from three different materials, each known for warmth and breathability. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 2 Feb. 2021 Putting merino-wool garments into your dryer will eventually result in holes developing in them. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 4 July 2020 The Flyer has plenty of note-worthy features, including a new SwiftFoam™ midsole and a comfortable ZQ merino wool heel lining to provide a cushy base for your feet while keeping sweat at bay. John Thompson, Men's Health, 18 May 2022 For every product sold on their website, merino-sock maker Point6 is donating $1. Maren Larsen, Outside Online, 9 Apr. 2020 The casual cut looks great with cotton hoodies, and the stretchy fabric—a blend of merino, elastane, and recycled polyester—feels comfy and breathable, as opposed to plasticky like some all-synthetic materials. Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 9 June 2021 Between $10,000 mountain bikes and $59 merino T-shirts, outdoor activities can get real expensive, real fast. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2018 See More Word History
Etymology
Spanish
First Known Use
1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
merino
noun
me·ri·no mə-ˈrē-nō
plural merinos
1
: a sheep of a breed that produces a heavy fleece of white fine wool
2
: a fine wool and cotton yarn