thoroughbred
US /ˈθɝː.ə.bred/
UK /ˈθɝː.ə.bred/
1.
purosangue
a horse of a breed originally developed in England for racing, noted for its speed and stamina
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The jockey rode the magnificent thoroughbred to victory.
Il fantino ha cavalcato il magnifico purosangue verso la vittoria.
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Many famous racehorses are thoroughbreds.
Molti famosi cavalli da corsa sono purosangue.
2.
purosangue, di razza pura
a person of pure or unmixed ancestry
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She comes from a family of thoroughbreds, known for their long lineage.
Proviene da una famiglia di purosangue, nota per la loro lunga stirpe.
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He was a thoroughbred gentleman, always impeccably dressed.
Era un gentiluomo purosangue, sempre vestito in modo impeccabile.
1.
purosangue, di razza pura
of pure or unmixed breed or ancestry
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The farm specialized in raising thoroughbred cattle.
La fattoria era specializzata nell'allevamento di bestiame purosangue.
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He has a thoroughbred pedigree in classical music.
Ha un pedigree purosangue nella musica classica.