Afrino, noun
- Origin:
- South African Dutch, EnglishShow more Blend of South African Dutch Afrikander (see Afrikander noun sense 7) + English Merino.
(One of) a hardy local sheep breed, a cross between Afrikander and Merino stock, yielding both wool and mutton. Also attributive. See also Afrikander noun sense 7.
1980 E. Prov. Herald 17 Dec. 4All the courses will be held at Grootfontein except for the Afrino sheep course, which will be held in Carnarvon.
1990 Grocott’s Mail 17 Aug. 10Afrino Stud No. A5. Afrino, quality Stud Rams, stud ewes and Commercial rams now available, at reasonable prices.
(One of) a hardy local sheep breed, a cross between Afrikander and Merino stock, yielding both wool and mutton. Also attributive.
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