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crossbred Definition

cross·bred (-bred′)

adjective

produced by the interbreeding of different varieties or breeds

noun

a crossbred plant or animal; hybrid; mongrel
crossbred Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • ewe: In both cases, these are for systems with crossbred ewes bred to terminal sire rams i.e. with all lambs intended for slaughter.
  • lamb: The first crossbred prime lambs were sold on June 1 through Kirkby Stephen mart with lambs in demand from local butchers.
  • cow: Send a Cow provides families with a crossbred cow whose milk yield is very high - up to 14 liters a day.
  • cattle: The crossbred cattle are sold from mid January through to May.
  • dog: They will take on the appearance of several varieties of crossbred dogs.
  • calf: Jill Wright, withn son Henry and daughter Amy with two crossbred show calves.