crossbred

Meanings

• noun

  The offspring of two animals or plants of different breeds, varieties, or species.

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Synonyms

mixed-blood

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Variants

List of all variants of crossbred that leads to same result
crossbred , crossbreds , crossbreed , crossbreeding , crossbreeds

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English 'cross' meaning 'genealogical line' and 'bred' meaning 'offspring'.

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Trivia

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1. Crossbreeding has been practiced since ancient times for agricultural and livestock purposes.

2. Some popular crossbred animals include Labradoodles (Labrador Retriever and Poodle), Beefalo (Bison and domestic cattle), and Mule (Donkey and Horse).

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Related Concepts

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1. Hybrid: A crossbred organism that results from the mating of two different species or varieties.

2. Genetic Engineering: The process of altering an organism's genetic material to create desired traits, similar to crossbreeding but more controlled and precise.

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Culture

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Crossbred animals have been bred for various purposes such as improving productivity, creating new breeds, or for entertainment. In literature, crossbred characters often represent the blending of different cultures or backgrounds.

How to Memorize "crossbred"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a farmer breeding two different types of livestock to create crossbred offspring.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crossbred' with the image of a blended breed or variety.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'CrossBreed' to remember the definition: Cross = genealogical line, Breed = offspring.

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