purebred
adjective
pure·bred
ˈpyu̇r-ˈbred 
-ˌbred
: bred from members of a recognized breed, strain, or kind without admixture of other blood over many generations
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Examples of purebred in a Sentence
that horse is a purebred Arabian
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The Westminster show, which dates to 1877, centers on the traditional purebred judging that leads to the best in show prize.
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TIME, 15 May 2024
Burmese and Birman cats have the highest life expectancy after their first year of life (14.4 years), followed by crossbreed cats, which typically live for another 11.9 years, as compared to purebred cats, who instead live for another 10.4 years.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
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TIME, 15 May 2024
Burmese and Birman cats have the highest life expectancy after their first year of life (14.4 years), followed by crossbreed cats, which typically live for another 11.9 years, as compared to purebred cats, who instead live for another 10.4 years.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
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“Purebred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purebred. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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