Homebred
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhoʊmˌbɹɛd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Homebred is an adjective meaning Born or raised in one's own home or country; native, indigenous.
Meaning
Born or raised in one's own home or country; native, indigenous.
More Meanings
- Homely or rustic; plain, unpolished.
- A person or animal raised at home.
- An inexperienced or unsophisticated person; a rustic.
Example Sentences
He who could have ruined such an undesigning home-bred, must have been indeed infernally wicked.
Word Forms
- home-bred
- homebreds
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include homeborn, native, homegrown, native-born, indigenous, vernacular.
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