"Negretti" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Negretti [plural], Negrettis [plural]
Etymology: Uncertain. Probably from Negretti, the name or title of the family which owned the strain. Etymology templates: {{unc|en}} Uncertain Head templates: {{en-noun|Negretti|s}} Negretti (plural Negretti or Negrettis)
  1. A sheep of a Merino strain of Spanish origin, known for having very fine wool. Categories (lifeform): Sheep Synonyms: negretti, Negrette, negrette
    Sense id: en-Negretti-en-noun-ia8Q0jAf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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