purebred
[adjective pyoo r-bred; noun pyoo r-bred]
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adjective
of or relating to an animal, all of whose ancestors derive over many generations from a recognized breed.
noun
a purebred animal, especially one of registered pedigree.
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Origin of purebred
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Examples from the Web for pure-bred
Contemporary Examples of pure-bred
In reality, there are no pure-bred libertarian leaders in Congress.
Historical Examples of pure-bred
The botanical characters of Concord indicate that it is a pure-bred Labrusca.
Manual of American Grape-GrowingU. P. Hedrick
With them, too, I want a good sire, a pure-bred Yorkshire or Berkshire.
The Prairie MotherArthur Stringer
A King, he will die royally: of an insolent race but pure-bred.
The Mesmerist's VictimAlexandre Dumas
I want none but pure-bred fowls in my collection, nor will I have them there, either.
The History of The Hen FeverGeorge P. Burnham
And the pure-bred Brazilian native has not been entirely wiped off the face of his homeland.
RubberEdith A. Browne
purebred
adjective (ˈpjʊəˈbrɛd)
noun (ˈpjʊəˌbrɛd)
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purebred
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