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full blood

American

noun

a person or animal of unmixed ancestry; one descended of a pure breed.
relationship through both parents.

full blood British

noun

an individual, esp a horse or similar domestic animal, of unmixed race or breed
the relationship between individuals having the same parents

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Etymology

Origin of full blood

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

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Once, they brought in a shaman to cleanse the house with sage and cedar during a full blood moon.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

The network desperately needed something fresh – not just a facelift, but a full blood transfusion.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2025

A full blood panel should be taken as there are many biological issues that affect energy and mood.

From Washington Post • Apr. 26, 2023

Labs don’t have enough of the reagents needed to run full blood count tests.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2022

We belong to the Daltons of Garrigmore, that you know are full blood with the O'Neals of Cappagh.

From The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life by Lever, Charles James

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