Synonyms: hybrid, cross, crossbreed
Definition: (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
Usage: a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey
Similar words: organism, being
Definition: a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
Synonyms: cross, crossbreed, interbreed, hybridise, hybridize
Definition: breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
Usage: cross a horse and a donkey; Mendel tried crossbreeding; these species do not interbreed