purebred
pronunciation
How to pronounce purebred in British English:
UK ['pjʊəˌbred]
How to pronounce purebred in American English:
US [ˈpjʊrˈbrɛd]
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- Noun:
- a pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage; used especially of horses
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- Adjective:
- bred for many generation from member of a recognized breed or strain
Word Origin
- purebred (adj.)
- 1868, from pure + bred.
Example
- 1. Excuse me ! But this is a purebred , show-quality sphinx cat !