Cross and Outcross

Cross

Cross noun - An offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera.
Usage example: the mare is an Arabian-Thoroughbred cross

Outcross and cross are semantically related In some cases you can use "Outcross" instead a noun "Cross".

Outcross

Definitions of Cross not found.

Cross and outcross are semantically related in composite topic. You can use "Cross" instead a noun "Outcross".
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