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half-breed

noun
\ ˈhaf-ˌbrēd How to pronounce half-breed (audio) , ˈhäf-\

Definition of half-breed

often offensive
: the offspring of parents of different races especially : the offspring of an American Indian and a white person

Other Words from half-breed

half-breed adjective, often offensive

First Known Use of half-breed

1760, in the meaning defined above

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half-breed

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English Language Learners Definition of half-breed

offensive : a person who has parents of different races especially : a person who has a Native American parent and a white parent

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