Meaning & use
Mongrels
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Dogs or other animals of mixed or indeterminate breed.
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The shelter was full of friendly mongrels waiting for adoption.
Mongrels are often healthier than purebred dogs due to greater genetic diversity.
A note on using this word
Can also be used, often disparagingly, to describe anything of mixed origin or quality.
Words with a similar meaning
muttscrossbreeds
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Words with an opposite meaning
purebreds
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