crossbreed

UK /ˈkɹɑːsˌbɹiːd/ US /ˈkɹɑːsˌbɹiːd/
verb 3noun 1

Definitions

verb

1

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

Recalling the crossbreeding of the lakeside daisy, he insists, "If we hadn't polluted that population with Ohio plants it might have vanished.

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.

When I ask about these dogs, they are described to me as the local mutts, mongrels, pavement specials, crossbreeds.

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