thoroughbred

• Décrit un animal, en particulier un cheval, de race pure ; également utilisé métaphoriquement pour décrire une personne de grande qualité ou d'excellente éducation.

Describes an animal, especially a horse, of pure breed; also used metaphorically to describe a person of excellent quality or training.

1. Purebred lineageB2formal

   Having a documented ancestry that proves the animal is of pure breed, especially for horses.

   De race pure (avec pedigree documenté)

   • The farm specializes in thoroughbred horses for racing.
   • Only thoroughbred animals are allowed in the competition.
   • She bought a thoroughbred stallion with a long pedigree.

   Synonymesbloodedfull-bloodedpurebloodedpurebred

• Nom désignant un animal, en particulier un cheval, de race pure et non croisée, souvent élevé pour les courses ou d'autres compétitions ; peut aussi s'appliquer à une personne d'origine raffinée ou de bonne éducation.

A noun referring to an animal, especially a horse, of pure and unmixed lineage, often bred for racing or other competitive purposes; can also refer to a person of refined or well-bred background.

1. A well-bred personC1formal

   A person of refined upbringing, manners, or social standing.

   Personne bien élevée

   • He was considered a thoroughbred in high society.
   • Her elegant demeanor marked her as a true thoroughbred.
   • The family prided themselves on being thoroughbreds of the old aristocracy.

   Synonymesaristocratblue bloodpatrician

   Antonymesboorchurllout

2. A purebred racehorseB2formal

   A horse of a specific breed originating from crosses between Arabian stallions and English mares, known for speed and agility.

   Pur-sang anglais

   • The thoroughbred won the Kentucky Derby by a wide margin.
   • She owns several thoroughbreds that compete in national races.
   • Thoroughbreds are prized for their stamina and speed.

   Synonymespedigreepurebredracehorse

3. A pedigreed animalB2formal

   An animal, especially a horse, with a documented lineage of unmixed ancestry.

   Animal de race pure

   • The kennel specializes in thoroughbred dogs with championship bloodlines.
   • Only thoroughbred animals are allowed in this competition.
   • He paid a high price for a thoroughbred stallion.

   Synonymespedigreepurebloodpurebred