Definition of Mongrel

1. Noun. Derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin. "The architecture was a kind of bastard suggesting Gothic but not true Gothic"

Exact synonyms: Bastard
Generic synonyms: Variation
Derivative terms: Bastard, Bastardise, Bastardize, Bastardly, Mongrelize

2. Noun. An inferior dog or one of mixed breed.
Exact synonyms: Cur, Mutt
Generic synonyms: Canis Familiaris, Dog, Domestic Dog
Specialized synonyms: Feist, Fice, Pariah Dog, Pie-dog, Pye-dog
Derivative terms: Mongrelize

Definition of Mongrel

1. n. The progeny resulting from a cross between two breeds, as of domestic animals; anything of mixed breed.

2. a. Not of a pure breed.

Definition of Mongrel

1. an animal or plant of mixed breed [n -S]

Medical Definition of Mongrel

1. 1. Not of a pure breed. 2. Of mixed kinds; as, mongrel language. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mongrel

mongolism
mongolisms
mongoloid
mongoloids
mongoloid race
Mongoloid race
mongols
Mongol dynasty
Mongol Tatar
mongoos
mongoose
mongooses
mongooses
mongos
mongrel (current term)
mongrel (current term)
mongrelise
mongrelization
mongrelizations
mongrelize
mongrelized
mongrelizes
mongrelizing
mongrelly
mongrels
mongs
mongst
monial
monials
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