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Definitions from the WebHalf BloodDescription:The term "half blood" is used to describe someone or something that is of mixed heritage or composition, typically referring to a person with one parent of a particular nationality or ethnicity and another parent of a different nationality or ethnicity. However, the term can also have other meanings in various contexts, such as in literature or in relation to animals. Senses and Usages:Sense 1: Mixed HeritageIn the context of human lineage, "half blood" refers to a person who has one parent from a specific nationality or ethnicity and another parent from a different nationality or ethnicity. Example sentence: She is a half blood, with her father being German and her mother being Japanese. Sense 2: Fictional CharactersIn literature, particularly fantasy or mythological works, "half blood" can be used to describe a character who is born to one human and one supernatural parent. Example sentence: Harry Potter, the famous wizard from J.K. Rowling's series, is a half-blood wizard, with his mother being a witch and his father being a pure-blood wizard. Sense 3: AnimalsIn zoology, "half blood" can be used to describe animals that are the result of breeding between purebred animals of different breeds or species. Example sentence: The half-blood horse exhibited a combination of characteristics from both its Arabian and Thoroughbred parents. Related Products:Explore related products on Amazon: | ||||
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