mongrels

plural of mongrel
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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  • Sugar snap peas are hybrids between the other two types and are harvested just after the peas inside the pods begin to swell.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Another factor accelerating sticker prices is the amount of high-tech features in new cars, such as infotainment systems with large touchscreens, automatic emergency braking, in-car Wi-Fi, battery systems in hybrids and semi-autonomous driving in electric and high-end vehicles.
    Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Mongrels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mongrels. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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