cross-breed
Mate different breeds
Cross-breed refers to an animal or plant produced by mating or combining two different breeds, varieties, or species.
As a verb, to cross-breed is to produce such offspring: They cross-bred the two dog breeds to combine their traits.
The term applies to deliberate breeding programs and natural mixing alike.
Also spelled crossbreed.
Thing of mixed parentage
- blendCombine into mixture
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- mixCombine different elements
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
amalgam · intermixture · mongrel · mutt · crossover · labradoodle · cockapoo · mule
Thing of mixed parentage
- alleleGene variant at one locus
- chromosomeDNA strand carrying genes
- genotypeOrganism's complete allele set
- phenotypeObservable characteristics of organism
inheritance · recombination · dominant · recessive · mutation · heterosis · backcross · F1
Reproductive pairing behavior
- reproductionCopying or procreation
- pairingJoining two together
- studUpright wall framing
- damWater-holding barrier
sire · litter · whelping · outcrossing · inbreeding · linebreeding · stock · broodmare
Bred plant variety
- graftingJoining tissues to grow together
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- propagationAct of spreading widely
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
hybridization · pollination · rootstock · scion · variety · strain · open-pollinated · livestock
Offspring surpassing both parents
- robustnessResistance to failure
- hardinessAbility to endure adversity
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
vigor · stamina · fertility · adaptability · yield · outbreeding · fitness · thrive
hybrid
Thing of mixed parentage
combination · amalgam · intermixture · mongrel · mutt · crossover · labradoodle · cockapoo · mule · hinny
hybrid
Thing of mixed parentage
- alleleGene variant at one locus
- chromosomeDNA strand carrying genes
- genotypeOrganism's complete allele set
phenotype · inheritance · recombination · dominant · recessive · mutation · heterosis · backcross · F1 · lineage
mating
Reproductive pairing behavior
- reproductionCopying or procreation
- pairingJoining two together
- studUpright wall framing
dam · sire · litter · whelping · outcrossing · inbreeding · linebreeding · stock · broodmare · studbook
cultivar
Bred plant variety
- graftingJoining tissues to grow together
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- propagationAct of spreading widely
horticulture · hybridization · pollination · rootstock · scion · variety · strain · open-pollinated · livestock · husbandry
heterosis
Offspring surpassing both parents
- robustnessResistance to failure
- hardinessAbility to endure adversity
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
resilience · vigor · stamina · fertility · adaptability · yield · outbreeding · fitness · thrive
cross-breedpurebred
Of single breed ancestry
pureblood · thoroughbred · pedigree · full-blooded · inbred