crossbred

[ kraws-bred, kros- ]

adjective

1. produced by crossbreeding.

noun

1. a crossbreed.

crossbred

/ ˈkrɒsˌbrɛd /

adjective

1. (of plants or animals) produced as a result of crossbreeding

noun

1. a crossbred plant or animal, esp an animal resulting from a cross between two pure breeds Compare grade purebred

Word History and Origins

Origin of crossbred¹

First recorded in 1855–60; cross- + bred

Example Sentences

This evolutionary process leads to the formation of ecotypes, i.e., locally adapted "plant breeds" that differ slightly in appearance and may no longer be easily crossbred.

From Science Daily

WA 64, first crossbred in 1998, has been researched extensively for more than two decades.

From Seattle Times

The wild pigs in Canada are unique because they were originally crossbred by humans to be larger and more cold-hardy than their feral cousins to the south.

From Salon

Along the way the farmers crossbred the table vines with local wild grapevines.

From Scientific American

He entered the Chapingo University program last year but still has crossbred corn fed with chemical fertilizers planted on most of his 25 acres.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• blended
• different
• diverse
• varied