as in hybrids
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
a Siamese crossbreed who was atypically black, but had the build and voice of a Siamese
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Recent Examples of crossbreeds
These crossbreeds may keep hope alive And while naturally conceived elkhorn and staghorn coral may soon be a thing of the past in Florida, reef restoration groups will keep breeding and replanting them.
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Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbreeds
hybrids
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Some of Toyota's most popular models are now offered as hybrids.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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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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“Crossbreeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbreeds. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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