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n. (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
n. reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons)
Word Usage
"Scott P. Greiner, extension agent for animal science at Virginia Tech, told those present that mixing breeds of cattle in reproduction, or "crossbreeding," spawns desirable traits that can make offspring keep healthier and live longer."