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 genera2: a person whose background is a blend of two diverse cultures or traditions3 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