crossbred
Definition
Adjective: * Describing an animal, plant, or organism that is the offspring of parents from two different breeds, varieties, or sometimes species. It is the result of intentional or natural crossbreeding to combine desired traits.
Usage
The adjective crossbred is used to describe the origin or genetic makeup of an organism. It is the opposite of "purebred." * It typically comes before a noun (e.g., a crossbred dog) or after a linking verb like "is" or "was" (e.g., The calf is crossbred). * It is a neutral, descriptive term common in agriculture, animal husbandry, and biology.
Examples
- The farmer prefers crossbred sheep for their hardiness and better wool yield.
- This maize is a crossbred variety designed to be drought-resistant.
- Our dog isn't a purebred; she's crossbred from a Labrador and a Poodle.
- The crossbred plants showed significant hybrid vigor compared to the parent strains.
Advanced Usage
- As a past participle verb: While primarily an adjective, "crossbred" can function as the past tense and past participle of the verb "crossbreed."
- They crossbred two species of roses to create a new hybrid. (past tense)
- These tomatoes have been crossbred for size and flavor. (past participle)
Variants and Related Words
- Crossbreed (verb): To breed animals or plants from two different breeds or varieties.
- Crossbreed (noun): An individual organism produced by crossbreeding.
- Hybrid: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably, though "hybrid" can more specifically refer to offspring from different species.
- Mixed-breed: A common synonym, especially for dogs and cats (e.g., a mixed-breed dog).
Synonyms
- Hybrid
- Mixed-breed
- Interbred
- Half-blooded
Antonyms
- Purebred
- Pedigreed
- Full-blooded
Adjective
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bred from parents of different varieties or species
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