as in hybrids
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
mongrels often suffer fewer health problems than purebreds
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hybrids
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Most available varieties are hybrids that boast colorful foliage and dense clusters of yellow blooms attractive to bumblebees and other pollinators.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026 -
Instead, the company has decided to focus its resources on plug-in hybrids for the foreseeable future.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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“Mongrels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mongrels. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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