half-bred 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of half-brednext
as in crossbred

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half-bred

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noun

as in mongrel

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-bred
  1. crossbred
  2. mongrel
  3. grade
  4. hybrid
  5. mixed
  6. cross
  7. crossbreed
Adjective
  • The study also found that the breed of dog matters, as purebred dogs lived approximately eight months longer than crossbred dogs with two or more breeds.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024
  • This type of crossbred dairy cow can produce 25,000 pounds of milk, and when her milking days are over, she can be slaughtered for premium beef because of body characteristics that make her meat uniform and desirable for eating.
    Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2023
Definition of crossbred
Noun
  • The only other research dog breeder according to current USDA inventories is Oak Hill Genetics based in Franklin County in Illinois, which housed about 800 mongrel hound dogs in July.
    ByMeredith Wadman, science.org, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Herzog has chosen to retain one of Ibsen’s thorniest speeches, a diatribe about social evolution in which Stockmann talks of the difference between mongrel dogs and pedigree breeds as an analogy for the uneducated masses and the elite intelligentsia.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of mongrel
Adjective
  • The at-home versions of their kits match the pro-grade options.
    Tatjana Freund and Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 31 Mar. 2023
  • This pro-grade appliance isn’t WiFi compatible.
    Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2023
Definition of grade
Noun
  • Somehow, a species called monacha from farther south in Mexico has reached the Santa Cruz and mixed with the topminnow to create an all-female hybrid.
    Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Numerous hybrids are also available, which provide striking floral colors and produce fewer, if any, seedlings compared with the straight species.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of hybrid
Adjective
  • Despite the mixed responses, the image continues to fuel debate across social media.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Alternatively, operators can opt for mixed cabins of 16, 18, 20, or super-luxury 538-square-foot apartments.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of mixed
Noun
  • The first clear chance came in the 25th minute when Gavi put a header wide from Raphinha’s cross.
    Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The 22-year-old is looking for a dainty piece, perhaps a gold cross or some thin bracelets.
    Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of cross
Noun
  • One of the pups featured in the video is five-year-old Tegan, a crossbreed who arrived at the shelter in July 2022, while pregnant with eight puppies.
    Lucy Notarantonio, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • This number, however, does not include mixed-breed dogs or designer crossbreeds, such as the Goldendoodle (a golden retriever-poodle mix) or Cockapoo (a cocker spaniel-poodle mix).
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of crossbreed
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