half-breds

Definition of half-bredsnext
plural of half-bred
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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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“Half-breds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half-breds. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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