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hy·brid
I. \ˈhībrə̇d, substand -|bred\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin hybrida animal whose parents belong to different varieties or to different species, person whose parents belong to different ethnic groups, probably of non-Indo-European origin; akin to the source of Latin imbr-, imber offspring of a tame sheep and a wild sheep
1. : an offspring of two animals or plants of different races, breeds, varieties, species, or genera; specifically : an individual produced by union of gametes from parents of different genotype — compare crossbreed, mendel's law, mule
2. : a person or group produced by the blending of two diverse cultures or traditions
< the cultural hybrid occupies a marginal position between two cultures >
< every civilized group … has been a hybrid — H.J.Muller >
3.
a. : one that is heterogeneous in origin or composition : composite
< most of the tools are original designs or hybrids evolved from established forms — Victor Boesen >
< the vice-president is a hybrid in the government, being both an executive and legislative officer — Arthur Krock >
b. : loanblend
II. adjective
1.
a. : marked by heterogeneity in origin, composition, or appearance : composite
< difficulties with normal English are … its hybrid vocabulary and the irregularities of English spelling — G.A.Miller >
b. : being a linguistic hybrid
< a hybrid term >
2. : of, relating to, or resulting from the union of gametes from parents of different genotype
< the high percentage of intermarriage, however, has made the population … racially hybrid — Current Biography >
3. : having characteristics resulting from the blending of two diverse cultures or traditions
< a remarkable hybrid culture in which Norse and Irish elements are inextricably combined — F.M.Stenton >
III. noun
: something (as a power plant, vehicle, or electronic circuit) that has two different types of components performing essentially the same function
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