hybrid — meaning in English

English meaning

• hybrid noun The offspring produced by crossing two different species, breeds, or varieties.

Senses

hybrid is used for these senses in English:

• hybrid Of or composed of mixed origin or composition.
• hybrid (biology) Offspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains.

hybrid — full definition

1. noun The offspring produced by crossing two different species, breeds, or varieties.
2. noun Anything made by combining two different things, especially so it gets the benefits of both.
3. adj Made up of two different types or origins combined together.

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