cross-breed

See also: crossbreed

English

Alternative forms

crossbreed (more common)

Etymology

Verb

cross-breed (third-person singular simple present cross-breeds, present participle cross-breeding, simple past and past participle cross-bred)

To breed separate strains of the same species in order to create new traits.
To breed members of similar albeit distinct species, for example, horse X donkey = mule

Adjective

cross-breed (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to the offspring produced by cross-breeding.

Usage notes

Comparatives with almost the same meaning would be formed from crossbred or cross-bred.

Noun

cross-breed (plural cross-breeds)

An offspring produced by cross-breeding.

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