Merinos are sheep that have long, silky wool and are bred for their wool production.
Wool
The last name Merino originates from Spanish, specifically from the word "merino," which refers to a type of sheep that produces fine wool. This last name was likely used to describe someone who worked with or owned merino sheep.
Merino sheep wool can be used for a number of items including sweaters, blankets, lining in winter coats, mitten, gloves etc. To learn more about the Merino sheep breed view the attached related link.
Virgin merino wool is an unprocessed wool and is obtained from merino sheep or lambs. Regular merino wool is processed from the withers only of merino sheep. While not as soft as virgin merino wool, the regular merino wool is still of excellent quality.
Francisca Merino goes by Pancha Merino.
Ovis orientalis Aries var."merino"; although others recognize them as a separate species, calling them "Ovis Aries Ariesvar. "merino".There are different strains of merino sheep:Ovis orientalis Aries var. "merino" f. "argentine merino".Ovis orientalis Aries var. "merino" f. "arles merino".Ovis orientalis Aries var. "merino" f. "booroola merino".Ovis orientalis Aries var. "merino" f. "delaine merino".Ovis orientalis Aries var. "merino" f. "fonthill merino".Ovis orientalis Aries var. "merino" f. "karacabey merino".Ovis orientalis Aries var. "merino" f. "medium-wool merino".Ovis orientalis Aries var. "merino" f. "merinofleischschaft" ("German mutton merino").Ovis orientalis Aries var. "merino" f. "merinolandschaf" ("German merino").Ovis orientalis Aries var. "merino" f. "merino longwool".Ovis orientalis Aries var. "merino" f. "poll merino".Ovis orientalis Aries var. "merino" f. "south African merino".Ovis orientalis Aries var. "merino" f. "south African mutton merino" ("South African meat merino" or "SAMM").Ovis orientalis Aries var. "merino" f. "strong wool Merino".The categories var. (variety) and f. (forma) are not recognized officially."Quoted names" are not recognized as formal names.
There are various places one can purchase a Merino wool blanket. Some of them are Amazon and Overstock. It is also possible to find good deals on used Merino wool blankets on eBay.
The plural of Merino: Merinos
Merino is a brand of trumpet.
Aitor Merino's birth name is Merino Unzueta, Aitor.
Alisa Merino is 5' 2".
Eddie Merino is 6' 1".