[v. out-kraws, -kros; n. out-kraws, -kros] 
| 1. | to cross (animals or plants) by breeding individuals of different strains but, usually, of the same breed. |
| 2. | to produce (a hybrid) by this method. |
| 3. | a hybrid animal or plant so produced. |
| 4. | an act of outcrossing. |
| out·cross (out'krôs', -krŏs') tr.v. out·crossed, out·cross·ing, out·cross·es To cross (animals or plants) by breeding individuals of different strains but usually of the same breed. n.
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