(of an animal) bred and raised in a controlled environment such as a zoo, farm, or aquarium, rather than in the wild.
captive+bred
Shared component: captive · held
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesThe breeding of animals in a controlled environment, such as a zoo or wildlife park, especially for the purpose of conservation and eventual release into the wild.
captive+breeding
Shared component: captive · held