noun
- Animals or plants that are the offspring of parents of different breeds, varieties, or species.
verb
- Third-person singular simple present or plural present tense of 'crossbreed'; to breed animals or plants of different breeds or varieties together.
Examples
- The farm raises several crossbreds that combine desirable traits from both parent breeds.
- She crossbreds the two dog varieties to create a healthier line.
- Many modern crops are crossbreds developed to resist disease.
- The breeder crossbreds the cattle to improve milk production.
- Crossbreds often display hybrid vigor and better adaptability.
- He crossbreds the roses to achieve a new color combination.