Meaning of rare breed In English

• 0 a breed of farm animal or bird that is kept mainly in order to stop the breed from disappearing, rather than to produce the maximum number of animals and make the maximum possible profit :

  • A wide collection of farm animals has been built up over the years including a number of rare breeds.

  • The farm at the site operates a rare breeds centre and also has a tea room with traditional fare.

• 1 someone who is unusual in some way:

  • The traditional pensioner is becoming a rare breed.

  • Models with red hair are quite a rare species and we get lots of work.

  • He is that rare bird , a virtuoso who is also a wit.