mongrel — a dog of mixed breed; something that is a mixture of different elements
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a dog of mixed breed; something that is a mixture of different elements
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/
Korean meaning: 잡종개; 여러 요소가 섞인 것
Korean pronunciation: **멍**그럴
Example Sentences
- The mongrel turned out to be the smartest dog in the training class.
- My mongrel thinks he's a guard dog, but he hides behind me when the doorbell rings.
- This car is a mongrel of different parts from various manufacturers.
mongrel
NOUN//ˈmʌŋɡrəl//
a dog of mixed breed; something that is a mixture of different elements
a dog of mixed breed; something that is a mixture of different elements
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The mongrels quarrel over the barrel!
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Origin
중세 영어 'mong'(혼합)과 '-rel'(작은 것을 나타내는 접미사)에서 유래. 원래는 '작은 혼합물'이라는 뜻이었으나, 점차 잡종개를 가리키는 말로 발전했다.
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“The mongrel turned out to be the smartest dog in the training class.”
“My mongrel thinks he's a guard dog, but he hides behind me when the doorbell rings.”
“This car is a mongrel of different parts from various manufacturers.”
“The mongrel at the park somehow convinced every owner to give him treats.”
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