thoroughbred

See also Thoroughbred

English

Etymology

thorough +‎ bred

Adjective

thoroughbred (comparative more thoroughbred, superlative most thoroughbred)

1. bred from pure stock
2. well-bred and properly educated

Noun

thoroughbred (plural thoroughbreds)

1. A particular breed of horse (this does not refer to any purebred horse)
2. A well-bred person.
3. A person of uncommon strength or endurance.

   That athlete is a real thoroughbred.