Word Study
intercross
CIDE DICTIONARY
intercross, v. t. & i.
- To cross each other, as lines. [1913 Webster]
- To fertilize by the impregnation of one species or variety by another; to impregnate by a different species or variety. [1913 Webster]
intercross, n.
The process or result of cross fertilization between different kinds of animals, or different varieties of plants. [1913 Webster]
"We have reason to believe that occasional intercrosses take place with all animals and plants." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
intercross, v.
1 tr. & intr. lay or lie across each other.
2 a intr. (of animals) breed with each other. b tr. cause to do this.
1 tr. & intr. lay or lie across each other.
2 a intr. (of animals) breed with each other. b tr. cause to do this.
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