pure·bred

[adj. pyoor-bred; n. pyoor-bred]
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to an animal, all of whose ancestors derive over many generations from a recognized breed.
noun
2.
a purebred animal, especially one of registered pedigree.

Origin:
1865–70; pure + bred

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purebred
 
adj
1.  denoting a pure strain obtained through many generations of controlled breeding for desirable traits
 
n
2.  grade Compare crossbred a purebred animal

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Purebred pets as well as mixed-breeds are always available to adopt.
Also abundant were well-groomed, purebred canines strolling with their owners,
  who were talking on cellphones.
Breed dogs include purebred and mixed-breed animals.
Purebred calves means a strain established through breeding many generations of
  unmixed stock.
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