merino
(also ‘merino sheep’)
a breed of sheep bred for its fine wool – some are with horns some are with very short horns – originally from Spain, but now bred in many parts of the world, especially in Australia
male ~~ ram
female ~~ ewe
baby ~~ lamb
group ~~ flock
voice (call) ~~ bleat
Special Features:
Merino sheep are famous for their long fine fleece (= wool). The winter clothes made of merino wool are in great demand in the wool trade!
Figures of Speech:
pure merino = an early Australian settler by voluntary immigration, not by forceful transportation
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