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
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There is no more spectacular flower this time of year — or any other time — than amaryllis (Hippeastrum hybrids).—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026 -
Pollen-free hybrids produce large flowerheads in a range of colors including white, red, yellow, orange, bicolor, and even purple.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Crossbreds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbreds. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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