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Outcross
Meaning
Noun
●
The
introduction
of
unrelated
breeding
stock
to an
existing
population
, especially one which is
inbred
or homogeneous.
●
A
plant
or
animal
produced
by such methods.
Verb
●
to
crossbreed
different
strains
of a
plant
or animal.
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Origin
outcross
English
cross
English
cross
Middle English (1100-1500)
out-
English
ut-
Middle English (1100-1500)
ut-
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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Etym
Antonyms
Incross
Inbreed
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