Definition of Thoroughbred

1. Noun. A well-bred person.

Generic synonyms: Adult, Grownup

2. Adjective. Having a list of ancestors as proof of being a purebred animal.
Exact synonyms: Pedigree, Pedigreed, Pureblood, Pureblooded
Similar to: Purebred
Derivative terms: Pureblood

3. Noun. A racehorse belonging to a breed that originated from a cross between Arabian stallions and English mares.

4. Noun. A pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage; used especially of horses.
Exact synonyms: Pureblood, Purebred
Generic synonyms: Animal, Animate Being, Beast, Brute, Creature, Fauna
Derivative terms: Pureblood, Purebred

Definition of Thoroughbred

1. a. Bred from the best blood through a long line; pure-blooded; -- said of stock, as horses. Hence, having the characteristics of such breeding; mettlesome; courageous; of elegant form, or the like.

Definition of Thoroughbred

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Medical Definition of Thoroughbred

1. Bred from the best blood through a long line; pure-blooded; said of stock, as horses. Hence, having the characteristics of such breeding; mettlesome; courageous; of elegant form, or the like. A thoroughbred animal, especially a horse. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thoroughbred

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Thorn test
thoro
thoron
thorons
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thorough
thorough-pin
thoroughbass
thoroughbasses
thoroughbrace
thoroughbraces
thoroughbred (current term)
thoroughbred (current term)
thoroughbreds
thoroughbred race
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thorougher
thoroughest
thoroughfare
thoroughfares
thoroughgoing
thoroughgoing(a)
thoroughly
thoroughness
thoroughnesses
thoroughpin
thoroughpins

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