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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American car shoppers are searching for alternatives to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles like hybrids and electric vehicles, according to data from Edmunds.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026 -
Connecticut has a fleet of more than 600 transit buses, including 61 fully electric buses and 77 hybrids.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Intercrosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercrosses. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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