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Definition of Thoroughbred
1. Noun. A well-bred person.
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
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.
Generic synonyms: Bangtail, Race Horse, Racehorse
Specialized synonyms: Sir Barton, Gallant Fox, Omaha, War Admiral, Whirlaway, Count Fleet, Assault, Citation, Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Affirmed
Specialized synonyms: Sir Barton, Gallant Fox, Omaha, War Admiral, Whirlaway, Count Fleet, Assault, Citation, Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Affirmed
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
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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