outcross

plural outcrosses · alternative out-cross

1. The introduction of unrelated breeding stock to an existing population, especially one which is inbred or homogeneous.First known use 19th c.

   Their two sons, Joseph I and Charles VI went still further in their pursuit of an out-cross by both marrying princesses from the Guelph house of Brunswick.

   2007, Tim Blanning, The Pursuit of Glory, Penguin, published 2008, page 249

2. A plant or animal produced by such methods.First known use 20th c.

present singular third person outcrosses · participle present outcrossing · participle past outcrossed · past outcrossed · alternative out-cross

1. transitiveto crossbreed different strains of a plant or animal.First known use 20th c.