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Crossbreed
noun 1.(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. Synonyms: cross, hybrid. verb (past crossbred; past part. crossbred) 1.Breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties. Synonyms: cross, hybridise, hybridize, interbreed. "Mendel tried crossbreeding" , "These species do not interbreed"
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