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thoroughbred [ˈθʌrəˌbrɛd] adj purebred n 1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a pedigree animal; purebred 2. a person regarded as being of good breeding Thoroughbred [ˈθʌrəˌbrɛd] n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a British breed of horse the ancestry of which can be traced to English mares and Arab sires; most often used as a racehorse ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
thoroughbred adjective purebred, pedigree, pure-blooded, blood, full-blooded, of unmixed stock a thoroughbred stallion hybrid, mongrel, half-breed, crossbred, crossed, of mixed breed Translations thoroughbred [ˈθʌrəˌbrɛd] adj & n (horse) → purosangue (m/f) inv thoroughbred [ˈθʌrəˌbrɛd] adj & n (horse) → purosangue (m/f) inv How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| No thoroughbred was anything but single-faced and single-mannered. I have only one; but that one is altogether a thoroughbred Lion. are no mean assemblage: many will be glad to have so much in one instructor; and this time, you shall try your fortune in a somewhat higher family in that of some genuine, thoroughbred gentleman; for such are far more likely to treat you with proper respect and consideration than those purse-proud tradespeople and arrogant upstarts. |
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