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breeds

The correct spelling is breeds.

How to pronounce breeds

noun

IPA: /bɹiːdz/

Say it like: Bree-ds

The correct spelling is breeds. All animals or plants of the same species or subspecies. For example: "a breed of animal"

Usage Examples

a breed of animal

People who were taught classical Greek and Latin at school are a dying breed.

a pond breeds fish; a northern country breeds stout men

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.All animals or plants of the same species or subspecies.
  2. 2.A race or lineage; offspring or issue.
  3. 3.A group of people with shared characteristics.

verb

  1. 1.To produce offspring sexually; to bear young.
  2. 2.To give birth to; to be the native place of.
  3. 3.Of animals, to mate.
  4. 4.To keep animals and have them reproduce in a way that improves the next generation’s qualities.
  5. 5.To arrange the mating of specific animals.

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