Meaning Of The Word Hybrid

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hybrid
countable noun: A hybrid is an animal or plant that has been bred from two different species of animal or plant.

hybrid in American English
of, or having the nature of, a hybrid
the offspring produced by crossing two individuals of unlike genetic constitution; specif., the offspring of two animals or plants of different races, varieties, species, etc.
adjective: bred from two distinct races, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
noun: the offspring of two animals or plants of different breeds, varieties, species, or genera, esp. as produced through human manipulation for specific genetic characteristics

hybrid in British English
adjective: (of a vehicle) powered by more than one source
noun: an animal or plant resulting from a cross between genetically unlike individuals. Hybrids between different species are usually sterile

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