Pronunciation: /ˈkrɔsˌbrid/
noun a plant or animal produced by breeding two different species or varieties
A1 My dog is a crossbreed of a Labrador and a Poodle.
A2 The farmer raises crossbreeds of different chicken breeds on his farm.
B1 Crossbreeds are often healthier than purebred animals due to genetic diversity.
B2 The crossbreed of a tiger and a lion is known as a liger.
C1 Geneticists study the inheritance patterns of traits in crossbreeds to better understand genetics.
C2 Breeding programs aim to create crossbreeds with specific desirable traits for different purposes.
verb to produce a crossbreed by breeding two different species or varieties
A1 Farmers crossbreed different types of plants to create new varieties.
A2 The scientist decided to crossbreed two species of fish to study their offspring.
B1 Breeders often crossbreed purebred dogs to improve certain characteristics.
B2 Geneticists are working to crossbreed various strains of corn to increase its resistance to pests.
C1 The botanist has successfully crossbred several rare orchid species to create a unique hybrid.
C2 The breeder's goal is to crossbreed different breeds of horses to produce a superior racing horse.
formal The crossbreed of a poodle and a Labrador is known as a Labradoodle.
informal My neighbor has a cute crossbreed dog that he adopted from the shelter.
slang That crossbreed car is a real beast on the road.
figurative The novel is a crossbreed of mystery and romance genres.
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