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The Definition of Crossbred

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Definition: A horse whose parents are each of a different breed.
Pronunciation: k r ä s br ĕ d
Also Known As: part bred, half bred
Examples:
Her horse was a crossbred. Its dam was a Clydesdale mare and its sire was a Thoroughbred stallion.
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