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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  • Though many brands are now opening cafes in their stores, Maison Kitsuné was an early pioneer of café-retail hybrids, particularly in Japan, Loaëc noted.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Lots of hybrids among other types of birds exist, but many are more closely related than these jays.
    Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Mongrels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mongrels. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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