Crossbreeding and Cross

Crossbreeding

Crossbreeding noun - (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids.

Cross is a synonym for crossbreeding. In some cases you can use "Cross" instead the word "Crossbreeding" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Word: crossbreed

Cross

Cross noun - (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids.

Crossbreeding is a synonym for cross. You can use "Crossbreeding" instead a noun "Cross".

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