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hy·brid
 hybrid
- pronunciation:
- haI
brihd
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the offspring of two plants or animals that differ genetically as to species, variety, breed, or the like.
The mule is a hybrid of a horse and a donkey.
- synonyms:
- cross, crossbreed
- similar words:
- half blood, half-breed, mestizo, mix, mongrel, mulatto
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| definition 2: |
something that is produced by combining elements from differing sources.
- synonyms:
- mongrel
- similar words:
- amalgam, combination, cross, mix, mixture
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| definition 3: |
a car or other vehicle with an engine that can run on two different fuels, usually gasoline and electricity, and can alternate between them.
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| related words: |
alloy, chimera, graft, manifold |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
produced by cross-breeding.
Hybrid crops can better withstand adverse conditions. |
| definition 2: |
produced by combining elements from different sources.
The band's hybrid style is a mixture of reggae and rock. |
| derivation: |
hybridism (n.) |
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