intercross

1 of 2

verb

in·​ter·​cross ˌin-tər-ˈkrȯs 

intercrossed; intercrossing; intercrosses

transitive verb

: cross sense 8

intransitive verb

: interbreed, hybridize

intercross

2 of 2

noun

in·​ter·​cross ˈin-tər-ˌkrȯs 

: an instance or a product of crossbreeding

Synonyms

Noun

• cross
• crossbred
• crossbreed
• hybrid
• mongrel

Example Sentences

Noun

that pink rose is an intercross of red and white roses

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1711, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

1859, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

intercross

1 of 2 verb

in·​ter·​cross ˌint-ər-ˈkrȯs 

: cross

intercross

2 of 2 noun

in·​ter·​cross ˈint-ər-ˌkrȯs 

: an instance or a product of crossbreeding