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Meaning of mongrel
A mongrel is primarily an animal, especially a dog, of mixed breed.
Etymology of mongrel
The word "mongrel" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the Middle English word "mong", meaning "to mix" and "rel", a dialectical variant of "dog" or possibly from the Old English word "gemong", meaning "mixture"
Historically, the term was used to describe animals of mixed breed, but its usage has expanded to include people or things of mixed origin or character
Synonyms
Definitions
- A dog of mixed breed or uncertain origin
- A person or thing of mixed origin or character
- An animal or plant resulting from the breeding of two different species, breeds, or varieties
Usage Examples
- The shelter had many mongrel dogs waiting for adoption
- The artist's style was a mongrel of different influences and techniques
- The new hybrid car was a mongrel of electric and gasoline-powered vehicles
Antonyms
purebred
thoroughbred
pedigree
breed
species
type
kind
sort
category
classification
genus
family
pure
refined
cultivated
sophisticated
elegant
refined
cultured
aristocratic
noble
high-born
blue-blooded
pedigree
ancestral