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crossbreed

/krɒsbriːd/ noun · British & US
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What does crossbreed mean?

noun

A hybrid or mixed breed of animal or plant, or a person of mixed ancestry. A cross between two different breeds or varieties.

Example

"The breeder created a crossbreed of a Labrador and a Golden Retriever."

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