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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These hybrids were created by Toichi Itoh in Japan 80 years ago by crossing tree peonies with herbaceous peonies.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 June 2025 -
For entry-level employees, those numbers drop to 18% hybrid and 10% remote.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The full-back gets his assist (his cross for Kalulu’s own goal is not counted) for Haaland’s tap-in.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The ramps were configured as a giant cross, with the furthest tip reaching all the way to the loge seats on the far end of the floor.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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“Intercross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercross. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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