Crossbred and Half-bred

Crossbred

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

Half-bred and crossbred are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Half-bred" instead the word "Crossbred" as an adjective or a noun.

Half-bred

Half-bred adjective - (of animals) having only one purebred parent.
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Crossbred and half-bred are semantically related. You can use "Crossbred" instead the phrase "Half-bred" as an adjective or a noun.
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