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hybrid /hy·brid/ (hi´brid) an offspring of parents of different strains, varieties, or species. hybrid [hī′brid] Etymology: L, hybrida, offspring 1 n, an offspring produced by mating organisms from different species, varieties, or genotypes. 2 adj, pertaining to such an offspring. hybrid an offspring of parents of different strains, varieties or species. hybrid mother-of-millions bryophyllumdaigremontium × B. tubiflorum. hybrid vigor increased productivity and performance in the first generation of crossbred animals produced by the mating of dissimilar breeds. The gain is lost if the hybrids are interbred. Called also heterosis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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At a time when clever hybridists like Moby and Beck are routinely misdiagnosed as geniuses, and bona fide contenders like Guided by Voices' Robert Pollard and Richard D. |
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