crossbreeding
|cross/breed/ing|
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/ˈkrɔːsˌbriːdɪŋ/
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/ˈkrɒsˌbriːdɪŋ/
(crossbreed)
mixing breeds
Etymology
'crossbreed' originates from the combination of 'cross' and 'breed', where 'cross' meant 'to mix' and 'breed' meant 'to produce offspring'.
'crossbreed' evolved from the Old English word 'bredan', meaning 'to produce offspring', combined with 'cross', indicating a mixture.
Initially, it meant 'to produce offspring through mixing', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of breeding animals or plants from different varieties or species to create a hybrid.
Crossbreeding can result in stronger and more resilient plants.
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Verb 1
to breed animals or plants from different varieties or species to create a hybrid.
Farmers often crossbreed different types of cattle to improve milk production.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 16:22