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Why is it called merino?
Why is it called merino?
noah_wright_author
Wed Nov 06 2024
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The term 'merino' originates from either the Arabic word 'Merini,' referring to a Northwest African sheep-farming family or tribe whose sheep were introduced to Spain for improving local breeds, or from the medieval Latin 'maiorinus,' possibly influenced by 'maior' meaning 'greater,' denoting the size of the animal or the Spanish derivative 'merino' for a ranch overseer or judicial officer. Since the early 19th century, the word has been used to describe the Merino sheep and its wool.
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Giulia
Fri Nov 08 2024
The origin of the term "merino" may be traced back to its association with a Castilian official inspector.
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MountFujiMystic
Thu Nov 07 2024
This inspector, known as a merino, was responsible for overseeing a merindad, which likely involved inspecting sheep pastures.
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Ilaria
Thu Nov 07 2024
The root of this Latin word is maior, meaning "greater," suggesting a position of authority or importance.
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Rosalia
Thu Nov 07 2024
The name "merino" thus became linked to sheep, possibly due to the inspector's role in regulating sheep farming.
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SakuraPetal
Thu Nov 07 2024
The word "merino" itself has a linguistic history.
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