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Line / strain

الخط

Also called: السلالة الخاصة، الدم

A family of birds from a common origin bred by one fancier for generations with consistent traits. Racing strains (Janssen, Van Loon…) are breeders' names; Egyptians say 'so-and-so's blood'.

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