stirpiculture

[ stur-pi-kuhl-cher ]

noun

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

Other Words From

• stirpi·cultur·al adjective
• stirpi·cultur·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of stirpiculture¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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