Crossbreed: meaning, definitions and examples
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crossbreed
[ ˈkrɒsˌbriːd ]
animal breeding
A crossbreed is an animal that has parents of two different breeds or species.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The puppy was a crossbreed of a Labrador and a Poodle.
- Crossbreeds are often healthier than purebred animals.
- She adopted a crossbreed cat from the shelter.
animal breeding
To crossbreed means to mate animals of different breeds or species to produce offspring.
Synonyms
cross-mate, hybridize, interbreed
Examples of usage
- Farmers crossbreed different strains of crops to increase yield.
- The breeder decided to crossbreed the two horse breeds for a stronger offspring.
Translations
Translations of the word "crossbreed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cruzamento
🇮🇳 क्रॉस्ब्रीड
🇩🇪 Kreuzung
🇮🇩 persilangan
🇺🇦 гібрид
🇵🇱 krzyżówka
🇯🇵 交配種
🇫🇷 croisement
🇪🇸 cruza
🇹🇷 melez
🇰🇷 교잡종
🇸🇦 تهجين
🇨🇿 kříženec
🇸🇰 kríženec
🇨🇳 杂交
🇸🇮 križanec
🇮🇸 blendingur
🇰🇿 будандастыру
🇬🇪 ჯვარედინი ჯიში
🇦🇿 çarpazlaşdırma
🇲🇽 cruza
Word origin
The term 'crossbreed' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'cross' and 'breed' to refer to animals of mixed lineage. Crossbreeding has been practiced for centuries to introduce new traits or enhance genetic diversity in animals. The intentional mating of different breeds or species has led to the development of hybrid vigor in many instances, producing healthier and more resilient offspring.
See also: bred, breed, breeder, breeding, crossbreeding, interbreed, interbreeding.