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stirpiculture

[ stur-pi-kuhl-cher ]

noun

  1. the production of special stocks or strains by careful breeding.


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Other Words From

  • stirpi·cultur·al adjective
  • stirpi·cultur·ist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of stirpiculture1

1865–70, Americanism; < Latin stirpi- (stem of stirps ) stock, stem + culture
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Example Sentences

Stirpiculture in this extended sense was not unknown to the ancients, both in theory and in practice.

They indicate to us that a healthful climate, with good air and water, are important factors in all true stirpiculture.

It is well, and it might have been better, but do not give over and talk of stirpiculture.

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