a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)

[ Syn: loanblend , loan-blend ]

a composite of mixed origin; the vice-presidency is a hybrid of administrative and legislative offices'

(genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species; a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey

[ Syn: crossbreed , cross ]

produced by crossbreeding

[ Syn: intercrossed ]