intercrosses

plural of intercross
as in hybrids
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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hybrids
Noun
  • On the product front, the brand has deepened its footprint in skin care and broadened laterally into makeup hybrids.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Many hybrids and cultivars including 'Snow Crystals' and Snow Princess (Lobularia hybrid 'Inlbusnopr') are more tolerant of Southern heat.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Intercrosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercrosses. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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