half-breed
noun
ˈhaf-ˌbrēd 
ˈhäf-
plural half-breeds
offensive
: the offspring of parents of different races (see race entry 1 sense 1a)
especially
: the offspring of an American Indian and a white person
half-breed
adjective
offensive
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“Half-breed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-breed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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