HYBRID


Meaning of HYBRID in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ haɪbrɪd ]

( hybrids)

1.

A hybrid is an animal or plant that has been bred from two different species of animal or plant. ( TECHNICAL )

All these brightly coloured hybrids are so lovely in the garden.

N-COUNT

Hybrid is also an adjective.

...the hybrid maize seed.

ADJ : ADJ n

2.

You can use hybrid to refer to anything that is a mixture of other things, especially two other things.

...a hybrid of solid and liquid fuel.

N-COUNT

Hybrid is also an adjective.

...a hybrid system.

ADJ : ADJ n

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