Hybridist

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A horticulturist who hybridizes plants.

    "The skill of hybridists has consistently improved the quality of what they offer for our gardens, replacing the older varieties [of tulips] with larger, sturdier, healthier bulbs with flowers in a much wider colour range."

Example

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"The skill of hybridists has consistently improved the quality of what they offer for our gardens, replacing the older varieties [of tulips] with larger, sturdier, healthier bulbs with flowers in a much wider colour range."

Etymology

From hybrid + -ist.

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