HYBRID

hybrid, intercrossed

(adjective) produced by crossbreeding

hybrid, crossbreed, cross

(noun) (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”

hybrid

(noun) a composite of mixed origin; “the vice-presidency is a hybrid of administrative and legislative offices”

loanblend, loan-blend, hybrid

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hybrid (plural hybrids)

(biology) Offspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains.

Something of mixed origin or composition; often, a tool or technology that combines the benefits of formerly separate tools or technologies.

(linguistics) A word whose elements are derived from different languages.

A hybrid vehicle (especially a car), one that runs on both fuel (gasoline/diesel) and electricity (battery or energy from the sun).

(cycling) A bicycle that is a compromise between a road bike and a mountain bike.

(golf) A golf club that combines the characteristics of an iron and a wood.

An electronic circuit constructed of individual devices bonded to a substrate or PCB.

A computer that is part analog computer and part digital computer.

Synonyms

• (biology): bastard, crossbred/crossbreed/cross-breed, mixling

Adjective

hybrid (comparative more hybrid, superlative most hybrid)

Consisting of diverse 'hybridized' components.

Source: Wiktionary


Hy"brid, n. Etym: [L. hybrida, hibrida, prob. allied to Gr. over: cf. F. hybride.] (Biol.)

Definition: The offspring of the union of two distinct species; an animal or plant produced from the mixture of two species. See Mongrel.

Hy"brid, a.

Definition: Produced from the mixture of two species; as, plants of hybrid nature.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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