Definition of OUTCROSS

outcross

Meanings

Plural: outcrosses

Noun

  • The introduction of unrelated breeding stock to an existing population, especially one which is inbred or homogeneous.
  • A plant or animal produced by such methods.

Verb

  • to crossbreed different strains of a plant or animal.

Origin / Etymology

From out- + cross.

Antonyms

inbreed, incross

Scrabble Score: 10

outcross is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 12

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