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
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  • Thus, the balance of extended range and low fuel use positions the model as one of the most efficient hybrids on the market.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Catherine Zeta-Jones and Lily James have followed similar lines in Thom Browne and Jimmy Choo iterations, turning the structured lace-up into one of fall’s most visible hybrids.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Intercrosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercrosses. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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