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 crossbred crossbred /ˈkrɔsˌbrɛd/

adjective

  1. Bred from parents of different varieties or species  ( crossbred )
    bred from parents of different varieties or species


 crossbreed crossbreed /ˈkrɒsbriːd/

noun

  1. (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species  ( cross , crossbreed , hybrid )
    (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
     A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey
    a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey

verb

  1. Breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties  ( cross , crossbreed , hybridise [British] , hybridize , interbreed )
    breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
     Cross a horse and a donkey
    cross a horse and a donkey
     Mendel tried crossbreeding
    Mendel tried crossbreeding
     These species do not interbreed
    these species do not interbreed