Intercross
Intercross noun - An offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera.
Usage example: that pink rose is an intercross of red and white roses
Outcross and intercross are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Outcross" instead a noun "Intercross".
Outcross
Intercross and outcross are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Intercross" instead a noun "Outcross".
Mutual synonyms
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Outcross and Intercross. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/intercross/outcross
Intercross & Outcross. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/intercross/outcross>.
Outcross or Intercross. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/intercross/outcross.
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