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crossbreed

UK
/ˈkrɒs.briːd/
US
/ˈkrɔs.briːd/

Translations

crossbreednoun
crossbreeds
pl
UK
/ˈkrɒs.briːd/
US
/ˈkrɔs.briːd/
croisementSe dit surtout d’un animal ou d’une plante issus du croisement de deux races, variétés ou espèces.
The farmer was proud of his new crossbreed, which combined the best traits of both parent species.
L’agriculteur était fier de son nouveau croisement, qui réunissait les meilleurs traits des deux espèces parentes.
Additional translations
hybrideAu sens figuré, pour une personne, un objet ou un mélange de deux éléments différents.
Synonyms
mix
hybrid
combination
blending
cross
mutt
crossbreedverb
crossbred
Past Simple
crossbred
Past Participle
crossbreeding
Gerund
UK
/ˈkrɒsbriːd/
US
/ˈkrɔːsbriːd/
croiserEn biologie, élevage et horticulture.
The farmer decided to crossbreed the two types of cattle to improve milk production.
L’agriculteur a décidé de croiser les deux types de bovins pour améliorer la production de lait.
Additional translations
hybriderPlus technique, surtout en botanique et en sélection.
Synonyms
fuse
combine
mix
interbreed
hybridize
crossbreedadjective
Used attributively to describe animals, plants, or objects of mixed breed or hybrid origin.
croiséS’emploie surtout pour des animaux ou des plantes de race croisée.
The shelter specializes in finding homes for crossbreed dogs.
Le refuge se spécialise dans le placement de chiens croisés.
Additional translations
hybrideEmploi plus général pour un élément d’origine mixte.
Synonyms
half-bred
part-bred
composite
crossed
hybridized
interbred
mongrel
mixed-breed
crossbred
hybrid

Definitions

crossbreednoun
An animal or plant that is a mixture of two different breeds, varieties, or species.
The farmer was proud of his new crossbreed, which combined the best traits of both parent species.
A person or thing that is a mixture of two different elements.
The new car model is a crossbreed of a sports car and an SUV, offering both speed and utility.
crossbreedverb
To produce a hybrid by mating or breeding two different species, varieties, or breeds.
The farmer decided to crossbreed the two types of cattle to improve milk production.
crossbreedadjective
Of or relating to an animal, plant, or thing that is of mixed breed or hybrid origin.
The shelter specializes in finding homes for crossbreed dogs.
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