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Meaning of purebred in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    purebred

    Definitions

    1. a pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage

    Examples

    • « used especially of horses »
  2. Qualitative Adjective

    purebred

    Definitions

    1. bred for many generation from member of a recognized breed or strain

    Synonyms

    • full-blooded
    • full-blood
    • blooded
    • pedigree(a)
    • pedigreed
    • pureblood
    • pureblooded
    • thoroughbred

    Antonyms

    • crossbred

Famous quotes

  • « By adopting a wonderful mutt, you'll save a life and help reduce animal homelessness while also boosting your chances of a more robust new furry friend, as mixed-breed dogs have demonstrated better health and longer life spans than their purebred cousins. »
    Ingrid Newkirk
  • « Why go for a costly, sickly, mass-produced purebred when shelters are full of one-of-a-kind mixed breeds who are literally dying for a home? »
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