thoroughbred

Meanings

• noun

  A horse that is purebred, meaning it is the offspring of parents of the same breed.

  - "The thoroughbred racehorse is known for its speed and endurance."
  - "Thoroughbred horses are popular for horse racing events."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thoroughbred
bred , dead , red , spread

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Variants

List of all variants of thoroughbred that leads to same result
thoroughbred , thoroughbreds

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Etymology

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From the Old English 'thor' meaning 'full' or 'entire' and 'bred' meaning 'offspring'.

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Trivia

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1. Thoroughbred horses originated in England in the 17th century.

2. The Kentucky Derby is one of the most famous thoroughbred horse races in the world.

3. Thoroughbreds are the most popular breed for horse racing, making up over 90% of all racehorses.

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Related Concepts

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1. Purebred: A thoroughbred is a purebred animal, meaning both of its parents belong to the same breed.

2. Horse racing: Thoroughbred horses are commonly used in horse racing events, which have a long and storied history.

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Culture

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Thoroughbred horses have a rich cultural history, particularly in the sport of horse racing. They are known for their speed, strength, and agility, making them highly prized animals in the equestrian world.

How to Memorize "thoroughbred"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a horse in a racing stable. Imagine the horse's sleek body, powerful legs, and determined expression.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thoroughbred' with the concept of 'purity' or 'breed'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Thoroughbreds are true, purebred, racing, equines, dedicated' to remember the meaning of the word.

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