INTERCROSSED

hybrid, intercrossed

(adjective) produced by crossbreeding

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Verb

intercrossed

simple past tense and past participle of intercross

Source: Wiktionary


INTERCROSS

In`ter*cross", v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Intercrossed; p. pr. & vb. n. Intercrossing.]

1. To cross each other, as lines.

2. (Biol.)

Definition: To fertilize by the impregnation of one species or variety by another; to impregnate by a different species or variety.

In"ter*cross`, n.

Definition: The process or result of cross fertilization between different kinds of animals, or different varieties of plants. We have reason to believe that occasional intercrosses take place with all animals and plants. Darwin.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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