hybrid

Definitions


[ˈhʌɪbrɪd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties, such as a mule (a hybrid of a donkey and a horse)
(e.g: the bird was a hybrid of a goose and a swan)

- a thing made by combining two different elements
(e.g: jungle is a hybrid of reggae and house music)


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Origin:
early 17th century (as a noun): from Latin hybrida ‘offspring of a tame sow and wild boar, child of a freeman and slave, etc.’


[ˈhʌɪbrɪd], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- bred as a hybrid from different species or varieties
(e.g: a hybrid variety)

- of mixed character; composed of different elements
(e.g: Mexico's hybrid post-conquest culture)


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Origin:
early 17th century (as a noun): from Latin hybrida ‘offspring of a tame sow and wild boar, child of a freeman and slave, etc.’




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