Mongrel

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑnɡɹɪl/

Mongrel (noun)

  1. A dog that has parents of different breeds.
  2. Something made from parts of different types or origins.

Examples

  • The mongrel barked loudly at the strangers.
  • She adopted a friendly mongrel from the shelter.

Common collocations: adopt a mongrel, friendly mongrel, mongrel puppy, mongrel accent, mongrel culture