English

Alternative forms

• crossbreed (more common)

Verb

cross-breed ‎(third-person singular simple present cross-breeds, present participle cross-breeding, simple past and past participle cross-bred)

1. To breed separate strains of the same species in order to create new traits.
2. To breed members of similar albeit distinct species, for example, horse X donkey = mule

Adjective

cross-breed ‎(not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to the offspring produced by cross-breeding.

Usage notes

• Comparatives with almost the same meaning would be formed from crossbred or cross-bred.