To breed separate strains of the same species in order to create new traits. / To breed members of similar albeit distinct species, for example, horse X donkey = mule

Of or pertaining to the offspring produced by cross-breeding.

An offspring produced by cross-breeding.

plural of breeding-ground

The practice of breeding the best specimens of a given organism to encourage certain features.

(idiomatic, of a habit, personal characteristic, etc.) To establish or ingrain firmly within someone's nature.

Alternative form of breeding-ground

plural of cross-breeding

plural of breeding ground

(zoology) Occurring outside of the breeding season; relating to any time of the year in which breeding does not take place. / (zoology) Of an animal, not breeding.