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    mongrel
    /ˈmʌŋɡr(ə)l/

    noun

    • 1. a dog of no definable type or breed: "she's a particularly intelligent mongrel with a lot of collie in her"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mongrelMongrel Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MONGREL is an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds or strains; especially : one of unknown ancestry. How to use mongrel in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMONGREL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    MONGREL definition: 1. a dog whose parents are of different breeds 2. used to describe something of mixed origin: 3. a…. Learn more.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › mongrelMongrel - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of mongrel. noun. derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin. synonyms: bastard. see more. noun. an inferior dog or one of mixed breed. synonyms: cur, mutt. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Mongrel."

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › mongrelMONGREL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    a dog of mixed or indeterminate breed. Synonyms: mutt. any animal or plant resulting from the crossing of different breeds or varieties. Synonyms: half-breed, cross. Antonyms: purebred, thoroughbred. any cross between different things, especially if inharmonious or indiscriminate.

  6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › mongrelmongrel - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 15, 2024 · mongrel (comparative more mongrel, superlative most mongrel) Of mixed breed, nature, or origin; of or like a mongrel. English spelling is often regarded as confusing and unpredictable due to the mongrel nature of our tongue.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › mongrelMongrel - definition of mongrel by The Free Dictionary

    1. (Breeds) a plant or animal, esp a dog, of mixed or unknown breeding; a crossbreed or hybrid. 2. (Peoples) taboo a person of mixed race. 3. (General Sporting Terms) sport Austral and NZ toughness and physical aggression: a tall southpaw with plenty of mongrel. adj. of mixed origin, breeding, character, etc.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMONGREL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    MONGREL meaning: 1. a dog whose parents are of different breeds 2. used to describe something of mixed origin: 3. a…. Learn more.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMONGREL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. 1. a plant or animal, esp a dog, of mixed or unknown breeding; a crossbreed or hybrid. 2. offensive. a person of mixed race. 3. Australian and New Zealand sport. toughness and physical aggression. a tall southpaw with plenty of mongrel.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › mongrelMongrel Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Mongrel definition: An animal or plant resulting from various interbreedings, especially a dog of mixed or undetermined breed.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › mongrelmongrel | meaning of mongrel in Longman Dictionary of...

    mongrel meaning, definition, what is mongrel: a dog that is a mix of several different...: Learn more.