cross·breed 
/ˈkrɑ:sˌbri:d/ verb
cross·breeds; cross·bred /-ˌbrɛd/; cross·breed·ing /ˈkrɑ:sˌbri:d/ verb 1 : to make two different kinds of animal breed together [+ obj] ▪ crossbreed [=cross, interbreed] sheep [no obj] ▪ Some birds may crossbreed [=interbreed] freely with other species. 2 [+ obj] : to mix two kinds of plant to form a new one
▪ crossbreed [=cross] wheat and rye
▪ crossbreed [=cross] wheat and rye
— crossbred adjective always used before a noun
▪ crossbred [=hybrid] sheep/roses
▪ crossbred [=hybrid] sheep/roses
— crossbreed noun, plural crossbreeds [count]
