(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"
An organism produced by mating of individuals of different varieties or breeds.
breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
"cross a horse and a donkey"
"Mendel tried crossbreeding"
"these species do not interbreed"
To produce (an organism) by the mating of individuals of different breeds, varieties, or species; hybridize.