pur-sang

French

Alternative forms

Etymology

From pur (“pure”) +‎ sang (“blood”). Attested from 1842, although cheval pur sang is attested from 1830.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pyʁ.sɑ̃/
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Noun

pur-sang m (plural pur-sangs)

  1. Thoroughbred; Arabian horse

Derived terms

  • cravacher le pur-sang
  • pur-sang anglo-arabe
  • pur-sang trotteur français

Adjective

pur-sang (plural pur-sangs)

  1. thoroughbred

Descendants

  • → English: pur sang

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