mongrel

Meanings

• noun

  A hybrid or crossbreed of different animal species or breeds.

  - "The farmer raised a mongrel of a horse and donkey."
  - "My dog is a mongrel of various breeds."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

Heinz 57 , bitsa , bitser , bitzer , cur , mutt , tyke , bastard

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Variants

List of all variants of mongrel that leads to same result
mongrel , mongrelization , mongrelizations , mongrelize , mongrelized , mongrelizes , mongrelizing , mongrels

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Etymology

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From Middle English mongrel, mongril, mongryll, probably akin to Old North French mongre, monstre, monster, from Latin monstrum, a portent, monster.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mongrel' is often used in a derogatory way to refer to someone of mixed race or ethnicity.

2. In some cultures, a mongrel dog is considered to be lucky and is believed to bring good fortune.

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Related Concepts

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1. hybrid: A plant or animal produced by the crossing of two different species, varieties, or breeds.

2. crossbreed: An animal produced by breeding two animals of different breeds or species.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'mongrel' has been used to represent a hybrid or mixture of different elements, often with negative connotations.

How to Memorize "mongrel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dog that is a mix of different breeds.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mongrel' with a hybrid or crossbreed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'mongrel' as 'Mixed-breed Of New Genre, Genus, or Species'.

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