crossbred I. \ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\adjective Etymology:cross (V) + bred 1.: produced by crossing : hybrid; specifically: produced by interbreeding two pure but different breeds, strains, or varieties 2.: subjected to crossbreeding II. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\noun (-s) 1.: a crossbred individual 2.: crossbred wool