crossbreeds; crossbred
-ˌbrɛd 
; crossbreeding
; crossbreeding
1
: to make two different kinds of animal breed together
crossbreed [=cross, interbreed] sheep
Some birds may crossbreed [=interbreed] freely with other species.
2
: to mix two kinds of plant to form a new one
crossbreed [=cross] wheat and rye
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“Crossbreed.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/crossbreed. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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