thoroughbred
noun
- 1
A horse of a breed derived from crosses between Arabian stallions and English mares, bred for racing. (usually capitalized: Thoroughbred.)
- 2
Any purebred horse.
- 3
A person of uncommon strength or endurance (like that of a thoroughbred horse).
“That athlete is a real thoroughbred.”
- 4
A well-bred person.
adjective
- 1
Bred from pure stock.
- 2
Well-bred and properly educated.
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