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crossbreed

/ˈkɹɑːsˌbɹiːd/

noun

Meaning

  • An organism produced by mating of individuals of different varieties or breeds.

verb

Meaning

  • To produce (an organism) by the mating of individuals of different breeds, varieties, or species; hybridize.

  • To mate so as to produce a hybrid; interbreed.

  • To mate (an organism) with another organism so as to produce a hybrid.