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 hybrid hybrid /ˈhaɪbrɪd/

adjective

  1. Produced by crossbreeding  ( hybrid , intercrossed )
    produced by crossbreeding

noun

  1. (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species  ( cross , crossbreed , hybrid )
    (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
     A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey
    a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey
  2. A composite of mixed origin  ( hybrid )
    a composite of mixed origin
     The vice-presidency is a hybrid of administrative and legislative offices
    the vice-presidency is a hybrid of administrative and legislative offices
  3. (Latin) a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., 'monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)  ( hybrid , loan-blend , loanblend )
    (Latin) a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., 'monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)