breeding
US /ˈbriː.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈbriː.dɪŋ/
1.
the mating and production of offspring by animals
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The farm specializes in the breeding of dairy cows.
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Successful breeding programs are essential for endangered species.
2.
the result of training in the manners and social conventions expected of people from a good background
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Her impeccable manners showed her good breeding.
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He lacked the proper breeding for such a formal event.