Meaning Of The Word Outcross

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What's The Definition Of Outcross?

outcross in American English
an individual produced by outcrossing
to subject to outcrossing
noun: a hybrid animal or plant so produced
transitive verb: to cross (animals or plants) by breeding individuals of different strains but, usually, of the same breed

outcross in British English
noun: an animal or plant produced as a result of outcrossing
verb: to breed (animals or plants of the same breed but different strains)

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