Definition of breed

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Breed (n.) A number produced at once; a brood.

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Breed :: Breed (v. i.) To bear and nourish young; to reproduce or multiply itself; to be pregnant.
Aurelian :: Aurelian (n.) An amateur collector and breeder of insects, esp. of butterflies and moths; a lepidopterist..
Waybung :: Waybung (n.) An Australian insessorial bird (Corcorax melanorhamphus) noted for the curious actions of the male during the breeding season. It is black with a white patch on each wing.
Dorking Fowl :: Dorking fowl () One of a breed of large-bodied domestic fowls, having five toes, or the hind toe double. There are several strains, as the white, gray, and silver-gray. They are highly esteemed for the table..
Stop :: Stop (n.) The depression in the face of a dog between the skull and the nasal bones. It is conspicuous in the bulldog, pug, and some other breeds..
Trout :: Trout (n.) Any one of numerous species of fishes belonging to Salmo, Salvelinus, and allied genera of the family Salmonidae. They are highly esteemed as game fishes and for the quality of their flesh. All the species breed in fresh water, but after spawning many of them descend to the sea if they have an opportunity..
Dachshund :: Dachshund (n.) One of a breed of small dogs with short crooked legs, and long body; -- called also badger dog. There are two kinds, the rough-haired and the smooth-haired..
Studdery :: Studbook (n.) A genealogical register of a particular breed or stud of horses, esp. thoroughbreds..
Native :: Native (n.) Any of the live stock found in a region, as distinguished from such as belong to pure and distinct imported breeds..
Cross :: Cross (n.) A mixing of breeds or stock, especially in cattle breeding; or the product of such intermixture; a hybrid of any kind..
Fancier :: Fancier (n.) One who fancies or has a special liking for, or interest in, a particular object or class or objects; hence, one who breeds and keeps for sale birds and animals; as, bird fancier, dog fancier, etc..
Interbreed :: Interbreed (v. t. & i.) To breed by crossing different stocks of animals or plants.
Alderney :: Alderney (n.) One of a breed of cattle raised in Alderney, one of the Channel Islands. Alderneys are of a dun or tawny color and are often called Jersey cattle. See Jersey, 3..
Ladino :: Ladino (n.) One of the half-breed descendants of whites and Indians; a mestizo; -- so called throughout Central America. They are usually of a yellowish orange tinge.
Breed :: Breed (n.) A number produced at once; a brood.
Pisciculturist :: Pisciculturist (n.) One who breeds fish.
Blood :: Blood (n.) Descent from parents of recognized breed; excellence or purity of breed.
Merino :: Merino (n.) A breed of sheep originally from Spain, noted for the fineness of its wool..
Inbreed :: Inbreed (v. t.) To produce or generate within.
Harrier :: Harrier (n.) One of a small breed of hounds, used for hunting hares..
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