as in hybrid
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
a Siamese crossbreed who was atypically black, but had the build and voice of a Siamese
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Recent Examples of crossbreed
Dani was a 30-year-old Clydesdale/Hackney crossbreed who'd been at Maymont since 2004.
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Karri Peifer, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Golden doodles, a crossbreed between golden retrievers and poodles, are known for their affectionate and sociable nature.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
One of the pups featured in the video is five-year-old Tegan, a crossbreed who arrived at the shelter in July 2022, while pregnant with eight puppies.
—Lucy Notarantonio, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
This number, however, does not include mixed-breed dogs or designer crossbreeds, such as the Goldendoodle (a golden retriever-poodle mix) or Cockapoo (a cocker spaniel-poodle mix).
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024
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hybrid
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She and her fellow hybrids are sent to investigate the site, leading to the encounter of mysterious life forms — including one ferocious Xenomorph.—
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Starting next year, the rule would have mandated that 35% of all new vehicles supplied to California dealerships be zero-emission vehicles or plug-in hybrids.—
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“Crossbreed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbreed. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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