(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; "a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey"
Used in a Sentence
crossbreed
How to use crossbreed in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for crossbreed.
Editorial note
[0]Previously, any crossbreeding between plants, by necessity had to belong to the same species.
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Quick take
(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; "a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of crossbreed gathered in one view.
breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties; "cross a horse and a donkey"; "Mendel tried crossbreeding"; "these species do not interbreed"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for crossbreed.
noun
(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; "a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey"
verb
breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties; "cross a horse and a donkey"; "Mendel tried crossbreeding"; "these species do not interbreed"
See also: cross, hybridize, hybridise, interbreed
Example sentences
[0]Previously, any crossbreeding between plants, by necessity had to belong to the same species.
A species, the lowest taxonomic classification on the tree of life, is defined by the ability to crossbreed.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use crossbreed in a sentence?
[0]Previously, any crossbreeding between plants, by necessity had to belong to the same species.
What does crossbreed mean?
(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; "a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey"
What part of speech is crossbreed?
crossbreed is commonly used as noun, verb.