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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Raëlism claims the Buddha, Jesus and Muhammad are all hybrids of humans and extraterrestrials, as well as Raël’s half brothers.—
Krysta Fauria,
Fortune,
12 June 2026 -
All-wheel drive is out; all cars will have to be rear-wheel drive hybrids.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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“Intercrosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercrosses. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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