crossbreed

/ˈkrɒsbriːd/

Definitions

1. noun

A hybrid organism produced by crossing two different breeds or species

“The farmer decided to create a crossbreed of cattle to improve their milk production.”

2. verb

To produce offspring by crossing different breeds or species

“The breeder crossbred the two dogs to create a unique hybrid.”

3. verb

To combine two or more different things to produce something new

“The artist crossbred different styles of painting to create a unique piece of art.”

Synonyms

  • hybrid
  • mixture

Antonyms

  • purebred