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Record 1 2004-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
  • Sheep Raising
OBS

It was confined to Spain until the late 1700's when merino sheep were exported to, and bred in, many other countries. Well known types of merino are: Australian Ramboulliet, Vermount, South African, Saxony etc. The word "merino" is now almost synonymous with "fine wool".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
  • Élevage des ovins
DEF

Mouton très largement répandu dans le monde, caractérisé par une laine abondante blanche et très fine, et dont il existe plusieurs races.

Key term(s)
  • mouton mérino

Spanish

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