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1.
of or pertaining to an animal, all of whose ancestors derive over many generations from a recognized breed.
noun
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a purebred animal, especially one of registered pedigree.
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pure
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purebred
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adj
1.
denoting a pure strain obtained through many generations of controlled breeding for desirable traits
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n
2.
grade
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crossbred
a purebred animal
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