cross-breed
See also: crossbreed
English
Alternative forms
- crossbreed (more common)
Etymology
cross- + breed
Verb
cross-breed (third-person singular simple present cross-breeds, present participle cross-breeding, simple past and past participle cross-bred)
- To breed separate strains of the same species in order to create new traits.
- To breed members of similar albeit distinct species, for example, horse X donkey = mule
Adjective
cross-breed (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to the offspring produced by cross-breeding.
Usage notes
- Comparatives with almost the same meaning would be formed from crossbred or cross-bred.
Noun
cross-breed (plural cross-breeds)
- An offspring produced by cross-breeding.