Main Entry: hy·brid

Pronunciation: \ˈhī-brəd\

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin hybrida

Date: 1601

1 : an offspring of two animals or plants of different races, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
2 : a person whose background is a blend of two diverse cultures or traditions
3 a : something heterogeneous in origin or composition : composite <hybrids of complementary DNA and RNA strands> <a hybrid of medieval and Renaissance styles> b : something (as a power plant, vehicle, or electronic circuit) that has two different types of components performing essentially the same function

— hybrid adjective

— hy·brid·ism \-brə-ˌdi-zəm\ noun

— hy·brid·i·ty \hī-ˈbri-də-tē\ noun