rare breed
noun /ˌreə ˈbriːd/
/ˌrer ˈbriːd/
- a variety of farm animal that only exists in small numbers, especially one that is traditionally farmed in a particular region
- The wool comes from a rare breed of Turkish sheep.
- a person or thing with characteristics that are unusual among people or things of their kind
- He's that rare breed of politician who has remained true to his ideals.