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crossbreds

Definition of crossbredsnext
plural of crossbred
as in hybrids
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera a puppy that was clearly a crossbred of a beagle and a dachshund

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hybrids
Noun
  • Some of Toyota's most popular models are now offered as hybrids.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Intersectional peonies are hybrids of herbaceous and tree peonies, and like herbaceous peonies, they should be cut back and insulated in the fall.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Crossbreds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbreds. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.

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