hybrid meaning and definition

HYBRID noun

Definition of hybrid (noun)

1. a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)
   • synonyms: loanblend, loan-blend
2. a composite of mixed origin
   • "the vice-presidency is a hybrid of administrative and legislative offices"
3. (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"
   • synonyms: cross, crossbreed

HYBRID adjective

Definition of hybrid (adjective)

1. produced by crossbreeding
   • synonyms: intercrossed