ˈhaɪbrɪd n. & adj. --n. 1 Biol.
the offspring of
two plants or animals of
different species or varieties. 2
often offens. a
person of
mixed racial or
cultural origin. 3 a
thing composed of
incongruous elements, e.g. a
word with parts taken
from different languages. --adj. 1
bred as a hybrid from different species or varieties. 2 Biol.
heterogeneous. øhybrid
vigour heterosis. øøhybridism n. hybridity n. [L hybrida, (h)ibrida offspring of a
tame sow
and wild boar,
child of a
freeman and
slave, etc.]