Main entry: 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
Main entry: hybrid
Definition: a composite of mixed origin
Usage: the vice-presidency is a hybrid of administrative and legislative offices
Main entry: loan-blend, loanblend, hybrid
Definition: a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)
Main entry: intercrossed, hybrid
Definition: produced by crossbreeding