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Merino (sh)




Breed of medium-sized sheep originating in Spain that has become prominent worldwide.

It has a white face, white legs, and crimped fine-wool fleece. Known as early as the 12th century, it may have been a Moorish importation. Well adapted to semiarid climates and to nomadic pasturing, it has served as foundation stock for many sheep breeds and strains.