Crossbred and Inbred

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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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Inbred is an antonym for crossbred.

Inbred adjective - Produced by inbreeding.

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Crossbred is an antonym for inbred.

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