Pronunciation: /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/
noun a dog of mixed or indeterminate breed
A1 The stray dog was a mongrel with a mix of different breeds.
A2 My aunt adopted a cute mongrel puppy from the shelter.
B1 The farmer's dog was a loyal mongrel that helped him with his daily tasks.
B2 The mongrel dog had a unique coat pattern that made it stand out at the dog park.
C1 The geneticist studied the DNA of the mongrel to understand its diverse ancestry.
C2 The artist painted a portrait of the mongrel, capturing its mixed heritage in a beautiful way.
adjective of mixed or indeterminate breed
A1 The mongrel dog wandered around the neighborhood.
A2 She adopted a cute little mongrel puppy from the shelter.
B1 The restaurant served a delicious mongrel dish that combined different cuisines.
B2 The artist's work was described as a mongrel mix of styles, drawing inspiration from various sources.
C1 The novel was a mongrel of genres, blending elements of science fiction, romance, and mystery.
C2 The film director was known for his mongrel approach to filmmaking, incorporating experimental techniques with traditional storytelling.
formal The genetic makeup of a mongrel dog is often a mix of various breeds.
informal My neighbor's mongrel pup is always causing mischief in the neighborhood.
slang That old mongrel of a car finally broke down on the highway.
figurative The company's new CEO was seen as a mongrel by the traditionalists in the industry.
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