an offspring of two animals or plants of different races, breeds, varieties, etc, e.g. a mule
something heterogeneous in origin or composition
a word, e.g. television, made up of elements from different languages
a vehicle that uses two forms of propulsion, esp an internal-combustion engine and a battery-powered motor
hybridism noun
hybridist noun
hybridity /hieʹbriditi/ noun
[Latin hybrida offspring of a mixed union]