half-blooded

[ haf-bluhd-id, hahf- ]

adjective

1. having parents of two different breeds, species, or the like.

half-blooded

adjective

1. being related to another individual through only one parent
2. having parents of different races
3. (of a domestic animal) having only one parent of known pedigree

Word History and Origins

Origin of half-blooded¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

It's only your half-blooded Americans that have been baked over in Europe, and our silly finefied gals that chase after you.

From Project Gutenberg

I know these Yankees well--you are one, yourself, though only half-blooded; but I know them well, and have often seen them tried.

From Project Gutenberg

I am no better than most traders—you see it is the custom here, neither is she worse than any of these half-blooded Paumotuans.

From Project Gutenberg