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Definition of crossbred

crossbred

/ˈkrɔːsˌbrɛd/
cross · bred
Plural:crossbreds
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Past Simple:crossbred
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Past Participle:crossbred
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Present Participle:crossbreeding
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crossbred Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Produced by mating or hybridizing two different breeds, varieties, or species of animal or plant.

Example

"The farmer raised crossbred cattle that combined high milk production with strong disease resistance."

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• verb

1

To produce an animal or plant by mating or hybridizing two different species, breeds, or varieties (past tense and past participle of crossbreed).

Example

"Botanists crossbred the two varieties of wheat to develop a strain that could survive harsh winters."

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• noun

1

An animal or plant produced by mating or hybridizing two different breeds, varieties, or species; a crossbreed.

Example

"Many livestock producers prefer crossbreds because of their superior hardiness and growth rates."

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• Nearby Words

crossbill
crossbones
crossbow
crossbred
crossbreed
crosscheck
crosscourt

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crossbred. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crossbred
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