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purebred

[ adjective pyoor-bred; noun pyoor-bred ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to an animal, all of whose ancestors derive over many generations from a recognized breed.


noun

  1. a purebred animal, especially one of registered pedigree.

purebred

adjective

  1. denoting a pure strain obtained through many generations of controlled breeding for desirable traits
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a purebred animal Compare grade crossbred
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of purebred1

First recorded in 1865–70; pure + bred
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We also have the means to purchase a purebred pet from a woman who raises her cats in an immaculate home, where they take turns snoozing on a blanket in front of a fireplace.

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Lawmakers later strengthened the law to forbid all retail dog sales after finding dubious rescues began selling purebred and designer puppies to pet stores.

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The ex added that she forged paperwork to claim puppies were purebred and registered with the American Kennel Club, allowing her to hike up the price, the affidavit said.

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Democracy Manifest is also the name of a purebred Australian racehorse.

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The three students weren’t just looking to capture any large salamander: Their goal was to find a purebred Japanese giant salamander.

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