merino的词源

英文词源

merino (n.)

fine-wool breed of sheep, 1781, from Spanish merino, possibly from Arabic Merini, a Berber family or tribe of sheep farmers in northwest Africa whose animals were imported into Spain 14c.-15c. to improve local breeds. Or from or influenced by Latin majorinus, from major "greater," either in reference to size of the animals or from Spanish derivative merino (n.) "overseer of cattle pastures," also a title of judicial officers. Applied from early 19c. to the wool itself and to various articles made from it.

中文词源

merino：美利奴羊毛

来自西班牙语merino, 可能来自阿拉伯语Merini,非洲西北部落部名，因西班牙引进该地区的羊到西班牙与当地羊交配以促进羊毛的质量而得名。

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