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Added 10 October 2026

cross-breeding

verb

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  1. present participle and gerund of cross-breed

noun

  1. A type or instance of breeding separate strains of the same species in order to create new traits.
  2. A type or instance of breeding members of similar albeit distinct species, e.g. a mule from a horse and donkey.

Related Words: crossbreedingcrossingoutcrossxbreedingbackcrossbastardizationintercrossingbackcrossingcrosslingcrossbackdoublecrossoutcrossing

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