intercross

1 of 2

verb

in·​ter·​cross ˌin-tər-ˈkrȯs How to pronounce intercross (audio)
intercrossed; intercrossing; intercrosses

intercross

2 of 2

noun

in·​ter·​cross ˈin-tər-ˌkrȯs How to pronounce intercross (audio)
: an instance or a product of crossbreeding

Examples of intercross in a Sentence

Noun that pink rose is an intercross of red and white roses

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1711, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intercross was in 1711

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Cite this Entry

“Intercross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intercross. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

intercross

1 of 2 verb
in·​ter·​cross ˌint-ər-ˈkrȯs How to pronounce intercross (audio)
: cross

intercross

2 of 2 noun
in·​ter·​cross ˈint-ər-ˌkrȯs How to pronounce intercross (audio)
: an instance or a product of crossbreeding
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