crossbreed Synonyms

crossbreed Meaning

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crossbreed (n)

(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

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crossbreed (v)

breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties

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(genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of differen

hybrid,cross, mongrel, intercross, crossbred,outcross, mule

thoroughbred, full-blood, full-blood, thoroughbred, pureblood, pureblood, purebred,purebred,

The hybrid dog was a crossbreed of a poodle and a golden retriever, known as a Goldendoodle.

The crossbreed of a tiger and a lion is known as a liger, which exhibits characteristics of both parent species.

She adopted a playful crossbreed kitten from the animal shelter.

The crossbreed horse displayed a mix of traits from both its Arabian and Thoroughbred ancestors.