hybrid

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hybrid Definition

• (n) a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual'' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)
• (n) a composite of mixed origin; "the vice-presidency is a hybrid of administrative and legislative offices"
• (n) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species; "a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey"
• (s) produced by crossbreeding

hybrid Synonyms

• cross
• crossbreed
• crossed
• hybrid
• interbred
• intercrossed
• loan-blend
• loanblend