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purebred

Syllabification: (pure·bred)
Pronunciation: /ˈpyo͝orˌbred/
Definition of purebred

adjective

  • (of an animal) bred from parents of the same breed or variety.

noun

  • an animal bred from parents of the same breed or variety.
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