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JuniperLea Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-20-08 08:05 PM
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62. Read and learn
Merriam-Webster
hybrid
4 entries found.

hybrid
hybrid
computer hybrid
tea rose hybrid
vigor



Main Entry: hy·brid
Pronunciation: \ˈhī-brəd\
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin hybrida
Date: 1601
1: an offspring of two animals or plants of different races, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
2: a person whose background is a blend of two diverse cultures or traditions
3 a: something heterogeneous in origin or composition : composite <hybrids of complementary DNA and RNA strands> <a hybrid of medieval and Renaissance styles> b: something (as a power plant, vehicle, or electronic circuit) that has two different types of components performing essentially the same function



2: a person whose background is a blend of two diverse cultures or traditions



2: a person whose background is a blend of two diverse cultures or traditions




2: a person whose background is a blend of two diverse cultures or traditions




I guess some people here need to take it up with Merriam Webster.
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