Meaning of crossbred in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈkrɔsbrɛd/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   crossbred

   Definitions

   1. bred of parents of different races or strains

   Synonyms

   • outbred

2. Noun

   crossbred

   Definitions

   1. a hybrid (especially an animal produced by a cross between two pure breeds)

3. Qualitative Adjective

   crossbred

   Definitions

   1. bred from a mixture of breeds or strains

   Synonyms

   • bigeneric
   • crossed
   • hybrid
   • interbred
   • intercrossed
   • underbred
   • half-blooded
   • half-bred
   • half-breed

   Antonyms

   • purebred

See also

• outbred