crossbreed

Meanings

• noun

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

  - "The farmer bred a new crossbreed of cattle."
  - "The new crossbreed of roses was more hardy than the original."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crossbreed
breed , need , greed , feed

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Variants

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crossbred , crossbreed , crossbreeding , crossbreeds

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Etymology

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From Old English cristas brydan, cristas gecnawan 'to breed, produce offspring, beget', from cristes 'cross' + brydan, brydan 'to breed, produce'.

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Trivia

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1. Crossbreeding has been used to create many popular dog breeds, such as the Labrador Retriever and the Beagle.

2. Crossbreeding can also occur in nature, such as when two different plant species hybridize in the wild.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hybrid: A crossbreed is a type of hybrid, which is an organism produced by the mating of two genetically distinct parents.

2. Genetic engineering: Crossbreeding is a natural form of genetic modification, while genetic engineering allows for more precise manipulation of an organism's genetic material.

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Culture

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Crossbreeding has been used extensively in agriculture and animal husbandry to create new breeds with desirable traits. In literature, crossbreeding is a common metaphor for interbreeding of different cultures or societies.

How to Memorize "crossbreed"

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   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Crossing streams creates a new breed' to remember the meaning of 'crossbreed'.

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