Breed: meaning, definitions and examples

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breed

[ briːd ]

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animal breeding

A group of animals within a species that have a distinctive appearance, behavior, or other characteristics that distinguish them from other animals of the same species.

Synonyms

lineage, stock, strain

Examples of usage

The poodle is a popular dog breed known for its curly coat.
Labrador Retrievers are a friendly and intelligent breed.
She raises champion horse breeds for competitions.

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animal breeding

To mate animals of a particular stock to produce offspring with specific characteristics.

Synonyms

crossbreed, mate, propagate

Examples of usage

The farmers breed their cows to improve milk production.
Dog breeders carefully select parents to breed for desired traits.

Translations

Translations of the word "breed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 raça

🇮🇳 नस्ल

🇩🇪 Rasse

🇮🇩 ras

🇺🇦 порода

🇵🇱 rasa

🇯🇵 品種 (ひんしゅ)

🇫🇷 race

🇪🇸 raza

🇹🇷 ırk

🇰🇷 품종 (품종)

🇸🇦 سلالة

🇨🇿 plemeno

🇸🇰 plemeno

🇨🇳 品种 (pǐnzhǒng)

🇸🇮 pasma

🇮🇸 kyn

🇰🇿 тұқым

🇬🇪 ჯიში

🇦🇿 irqi

🇲🇽 raza

Word origin

The term 'breed' originated in the Middle English and Old English words 'bred' and 'bredan', meaning 'to nourish' or 'to bring up'. Over time, the word evolved to refer to the specific characteristics of animals produced by selective breeding. Breeding has been a fundamental practice in animal husbandry and agriculture for centuries, leading to the development of diverse breeds with unique traits.