A half-blooded animal.

(idiomatic, of a habit, trait, belief, etc.) Firmly established or instilled; deep-seated. / (idiomatic, of a person) Inveterate or habitual; long-standing.

simple past tense and past participle of cross-breed

plural of half-bred

Purebred; genetically pure. / Genuine. / Of a proper lineage. / Inborn.

Bred or descended from ancestors who were related.

simple past tense and past participle of breed up

one's behavior or characteristics are determined by one's heredity

(Rastafari) A close male friend, family member, or comrade.

(South Africa) A thick stew of meat and vegetables.