volbloed
Dutch
Etymology
vol (“full”) + bloed (“blood”)
Pronunciation
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Adjective
volbloed (invariable)
- (of horses and other animals) thoroughbred, purebred
- (of humans) racially pure
- pedigreed
- (figuratively) fierce, dedicated to passionate
Related terms
- halfbloed
Noun
volbloed m (plural volbloeden, diminutive volbloedje n)
- Thoroughbred, a horse of prime stock
- (by extension) any purebred and/or pedigreed animal or member of a human ethnic group
References
- M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]