crossbreed
1 of 2noun/ˈkrɔːsbriːd/
Forms:crossbreeds
1
an animal or plant produced by breeding two different species or varieties
- The lab bred a crossbreed of a lion and a tiger, known as a liger.
- A crossbreed of a poodle and a dachshund is called a "doxiepoo."
- Many farmers raise crossbreeds to combine the best traits of different breeds.
- The dog show featured several crossbreeds with unique characteristics.
- The new fruit is a crossbreed of an apple and a pear.