• Thoroughbred

    Origin

    thorough + bred

    Full definition of thoroughbred

    Adjective

    thoroughbred

    1. bred from pure stock
    2. well-bred and properly educated

    Noun

    thoroughbred

    (plural thoroughbreds)
    1. A particular breed of horse (this does not refer to any purebred horse)
    2. A well-bred person.
    3. A person of uncommon strength or endurance.That athlete is a real thoroughbred.
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