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crossbred

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cross·bred  (krôsbrd, krs-)
adj.
Produced by the mating of individuals of different breeds, varieties, or species.
crossbred n.
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Adj.1.crossbred - bred from parents of different varieties or species
outbred - bred of parents not closely related; having parents of different classes or tribes
purebred - bred for many generations from member of a recognized breed or strain


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