half-bred
adjective
ˈhaf-ˌbred 
ˈhäf-
: having one purebred parent
half-bred mares and stallions
half-bred
noun
plural half-breds
Word History
First Known Use
1607, in the meaning defined above
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“Half-bred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-bred. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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