<P> The Merino is an economically influential breed of sheep prized for its wool . The breed originated in Portugal, but the modern Merino was domesticated in New Zealand and Australia . Today, Merinos are still regarded as having some of the finest and softest wool of any sheep . Poll Merinos have no horns (or very small stubs, known as scurs), and horned Merino rams have long, spiral horns which grow close to the head . </P> <P> Two suggested origins for the Spanish word merino are: </P>

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