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      Breed

      /briːd/

      Meaning & Definition

      noun
      a type of animal or plant developed for specific qualities.
      The Labrador Retriever is a popular breed known for its friendly nature.
      a group of individuals or things with common characteristics.
      This breed of trees is particularly resistant to disease.
      verb
      to produce or create offspring.
      Farmers breed cattle for better milk production.
      to cause or give rise to.
      The harsh conditions can breed resentment among the workers.

      Etymology

      Middle English 'breden', from Old English 'brēdan', meaning 'to rear or bring up'.

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      breed like rabbits:
      to reproduce quickly
      purebred:
      an animal of unmixed lineage
      mixed breed:
      an animal with parents of different breeds

      Related Words

      breeding
      the process of mating animals or plants to create specific traits.
      breedable
      capable of producing offspring.
      crossbreed
      a hybrid of two different breeds.

      Slang Meanings

      a group of people with similar interests
      They're part of the same breed of gamers.
      to create a particular type of behavior or culture
      The new policies are breeding a culture of transparency.