
hybrid
adj : produced by crossbreeding [syn: {crossed}, {interbred}, {intercrossed}]
n 1: a word that is composed of parts from different languages
(e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin
root) [syn: {loanblend}, {loan-blend}]
2: a composite of mixed origin; "the vice-presidency is a
hybrid of administrative and legislative offices"
3: 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" [syn: {crossbreed}, {cross}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0