English Explanatory Dictionary

crossbreed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To produce (an organism) by the mating of individuals of different breeds, varieties, or species; hybridize.
  2. To mate so as to produce a hybrid; interbreed.
  3. To mate (an organism) with another organism so as to produce a hybrid.
noun
  1. An organism produced by mating of individuals of different varieties or breeds.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹɑːsˌbɹiːd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-crossbreed.wav

Word forms

crossbreed crossbreeds crossbreeding crossbred cross-breed xbreed

Etymology

From cross- + breed.

Derived words

crossbreeder
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