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Outbreed

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An organism bred by parents not closely related.
Verb
  1. 1
    To breed from parents not closely related.
  2. 2
    To breed more successfully than. transitive

    "Showy peacocks attract more predators, but they outbreed drabber rivals just because peahens adore flashy tails."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From out- + breed.

Etymology 2

From out- + breed.

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