breed is the dictionary form of bred Definition of breed
breed has definitions from the fields of genetics,biology,zoology,sexuality
1
[ noun ] a special lineage

Examples

"a breed of Americans"

2
[ verb ] call forth

Synonyms

engender spawn

3
[ verb ] (sexuality) copulate with a female, used esp. of horses

Synonyms

cover

Examples

"The horse covers the mare"

4
[ noun ] (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics

Synonyms

stock strain variety

Examples

"varieties are frequently recognized in botany"

5
[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 9154
6
[ verb ] have young; used of animals; derogatory when used for people

Synonyms

multiply

7
[ noun ] half-caste offspring of parents of different races (especially of white and Indian parents)

Synonyms

half-breed

8
[ verb ] of plants or animals

Examples

"She breeds dogs"

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[ noun ] (genetics) a lineage or race of people

Synonyms

strain

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