hybrid
hy·brid
noun \ˈhī-brəd\Definition of HYBRID
1
: an offspring of two animals or plants of different races, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
2
: a person whose background is a blend of two diverse cultures or traditions
3
a : something heterogeneous in origin or composition : composite <hybrids of complementary DNA and RNA strands> <a hybrid of medieval and Renaissance styles> b : something (as a power plant, vehicle, or electronic circuit) that has two different types of components performing essentially the same function
— hybrid adjective
— hy·brid·ism \-brə-ˌdi-zəm\ noun
— hy·brid·i·ty \hī-ˈbri-də-tē\ noun
See Examples of HYBRID
- a hybrid of two roses
- The band plays a hybrid of jazz and rock.
Origin of HYBRID
Latin hybrida
First Known Use: 1601
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