crossbreed
crossbreed · crossbreeds · crossbred · crossbreeding
kreuzen
To produce by the mating of individuals of different breeds, varieties, or speciesTo produce (an organism) by the mating of individuals of different breeds, varieties, or species; hybridize.
/ˈkɹɑːsˌbɹiːd/
» Believing nectarines to be a crossbreed of plums and peaches is a widespread misconception.
Мнение о том, что нектарины — это гибрид слив и персиков, является распространённым заблуждением. — Wezel
Vanilla · Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FRMeaning
3 senses(transitive)To produce (an organism) by the mating of individuals of different breeds, varieties, or species; hybridize.
kreuzen
(intransitive)To mate so as to produce a hybrid; interbreed.
(transitive)To mate (an organism) with another organism so as to produce a hybrid.
More definitions
- breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
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Forms
crossbreeds, crossbreeding, crossbred, crossbred| Base form | crossbreed · to crossbreed |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | crossbreeds |
| Present participle | crossbreeding |
| Past simple | crossbred |
| Past participle | crossbred |
irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties:crosshybridizehybridiseinterbreed
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedcrossbreeder
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle