as in hybrid
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
that pink rose is an intercross of red and white roses
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Noun
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Indeed, where temperatures stay above 40 degrees, this hybrid of two South African natives blooms all twelve months of the year in coastal gardens.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025 -
This necklace-scarf hybrid can instantly upgrade any white button down or basic black cocktail dress.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Virtual and physical demonstrations and presentations familiarized the audience, a cross-section of entertainment, finance and technology pros, with the companies’ innovations and ambitions.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Reggaeton is one of the most popular genres in the world, a cross between reggae and hip-hop and Afro Caribbean sounds.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Intercross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercross. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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