hybrid hybrid /ˈhaɪbrɪd/

adjective

1. Produced by crossbreeding  ( hybrid , intercrossed )
   produced by crossbreeding
   

noun

1. (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species  ( cross , crossbreed , hybrid )
   (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
    A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey
   a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey
   
   
2. A composite of mixed origin  ( hybrid )
   a composite of mixed origin
    The vice-presidency is a hybrid of administrative and legislative offices
   the vice-presidency is a hybrid of administrative and legislative offices
   
3. (Latin) a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., 'monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)  ( hybrid , loan-blend , loanblend )
   (Latin) a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., 'monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)