Definition & Meaning of "crossbreed"in English

Crossbreed

an animal or plant produced by breeding two different species or varieties

cross

hybrid

Examples

The lab bred a crossbreed of a lion and a tiger, known as a liger.

to crossbreed

to make an animal or plant breed with a different type

cross

hybridize

interbreed

Examples

The breeder crossbred a poodle and a schnauzer to create a new dog breed.

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