English Explanatory Dictionary

bred-in-the-bone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Firmly established or instilled; deep-seated.
  2. Inveterate or habitual; long-standing.

Pronunciation

en-au-bred-in-the-bone.ogg

Word forms

bred-in-the-bone more bred-in-the-bone most bred-in-the-bone

Etymology

From the past participle of breed in the bone.

Synonyms

deep-rooted deep-seated dyed-in-the-wool

Related words

breed in the bone what's bred in the bone will come out in the flesh
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