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crossbreed
This term carries a technical, biological connotation, focusing on the intentional act of mixing genetic lineages to achieve specific traits. While it is often used in agricultural or veterinary contexts, it can be applied to any biological organism, from livestock to ornamental flowers.
In common usage, the word is neutral but can occasionally imply a lack of purity in contexts where pedigree or breed standards are strictly enforced. It differs from hybrid in that crossbreed typically refers to the mixing of breeds within the same species, whereas hybrid often encompasses crosses between different species.
Meanings
Examples
The gardener decided to crossbreed the red and white roses to create a pink variety.
This strange creature is a crossbreed of a lion and an eagle.
We should crossbreed these two corn varieties to improve drought resistance.
I wonder if this cat is some kind of exotic crossbreed.
The lab tried to crossbreed the bacteria to study antibiotic resistance.
The lab tried to crossbreed the bacteria to study antibiotic resistance.
Many modern dog breeds are actually a crossbreed of several older types.
They want to crossbreed the fish to make them grow faster in cold water.