cross-breeding

See also: crossbreeding

English

Verb

cross-breeding

1. present participle and gerund of cross-breed

Noun

cross-breeding (countable and uncountable, plural cross-breedings)

1. A type or instance of breeding separate strains of the same species in order to create new traits.
2. A type or instance of breeding members of similar albeit distinct species, e.g. a mule from a horse and donkey.