Crossbred and Cross

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Crossbred adjective - Being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera.

Usage example: a beautiful crossbred dog who had the pleading eyes of a beagle and the body of a greyhound

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Cross is a synonym for crossbred. In some cases you can use "Cross" instead the word "Crossbred" as a noun or a verb or an adjective.

Cross adjective - Being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera.

Usage example: raises both purebred and cross lambs

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Crossbred is a synonym for cross. You can use "Crossbred" instead the word "Cross" as a noun or an adjective or a verb.

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