mongrel
noun
Pronunciation: ˈmɒŋɡrəl
Definition
An animal, especially a dog, resulting from the crossbreeding of different breeds or types.
Examples
Many people prefer adopting a mongrel because they often have fewer genetic health issues than purebred dogs.
The small mongrel barked excitedly at everyone who walked past the garden gate.
She spent hours researching the likely ancestry of her rescue mongrel.
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