# breeds

Pronunciation: say "BREEDZ" /bɹiːdz/

## Noun

1. Plural of breed. — plural of breed
   - Simple: Plural of breed. Use this form when you mean more than one kind of animal or plant.
   - _Breeders have developed hundreds of distinct dog breeds over the centuries._
   - _Some chicken breeds lay eggs in unusual shades of blue and green._

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present of breed. — third-person singular simple present indicative of breed
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of breed. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _The zoo breeds endangered tigers as part of a wider conservation program._
   - _Standing water breeds mosquitoes within a matter of days._

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