breeds

Meanings

• verb

  The act of producing offspring; the state of being pregnant or of having offspring.

  - "Farmers breed cows to produce high-quality milk."
  - "The panda breeds slowly in the wild."

• noun

  A particular strain or variety of an animal, plant, or microorganism.

  - "There are many different breeds of dogs."
  - "The Persian cat is a popular breed."

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Synonyms

bring up , raise , rear

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with breeds
grooms , rooms , looms , blooms

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Variants

List of all variants of breeds that leads to same result
bred , breed , breeding , breeds , half-breed , half-breeds

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English brēdan 'to breed, produce young'; related to brōgan 'foal, young horse'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The oldest known dog breed is the Saluki, which dates back to 3000 BC.

2. The Dalmatian breed is famous for its spotted coat, which is caused by a unique gene.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Genetics: Breeds are closely related to genetics as they are groups of organisms that share common genetic traits.

2. Selective Breeding: Selective breeding is the process of producing offspring with desired traits by carefully selecting parents.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Breeds have significant cultural, historical, and symbolic significance. They have been used for various purposes such as hunting, herding, companionship, and protection. Breeds have been featured in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. For example, in literature, Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn' features the bloodhound breed. In art, Gerhard Richter's painting 'Dogs' depicts various breeds. In music, the Rolling Stones' song 'Angie' mentions the breed 'collie'.

How to Memorize "breeds"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a farm with animals and farmers taking care of them.
   - Visualize a mother animal taking care of her young.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'breeds' with 'producing offspring'.
   - Associate the word 'breeds' with 'different varieties'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - B - Brings new life
   - B - Brings different varieties

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