Crossbreed (Noun)
Meaning
(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; "a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey".
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Hybrid vigor often occurs in horses that are crossbreeds between two pure breeds.
- A crossbreed between a Siamese and a Persian cat can make an interesting and beautiful pet.
- The new roses were produced by crossing a series of crossbreeds to achieve a distinctive blend of traits.
- In some countries, a crossbreed obtained by mating a wild boar and a domestic pig is considered a game animal.
- Cattle farmers use crossbreeds to combine the desirable characteristics of two or more breeds, such as milk production and hardiness.