merino (wool)

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Scope note
Fine, soft, light wool from merino sheep resembling cashmere; also yarn or fabric made from the wool, sometimes in combination with cotton. By extension any fine woolen yarn used in knitwear.
merino
Accepted term: 05-Jan-2026