Merino
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
Mr. Kumar, an English language teacher, having taught in many countries around the world including Ethiopia and Oman shares this English Language Reference website using material that he has written and compiled during the past 20 years.
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