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breeding
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noun
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
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adjective
producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring
the breeding population
retained a few bulls for breeding purposes
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noun
the production of animals or plants by inbreeding or hybridization
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noun
(= nurture)
helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
they debated whether nature or nurture was more important
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noun
(= reproduction)
the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring
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noun
the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)
a woman of breeding and refinement
size
Noun
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How big or small a thing is.
These shirts come in four sizes: small, medium, large, and extra large.
size
Verb
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To measure the size of.
They sized him for a new suit. His shoulders measured 25 inches across.