closecross

I. \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun

1. : a cross between individuals of related strains

2. : the progeny of a closecross

II. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-es)

Etymology: closecross (I)

: to breed (animals) from closely related individuals, especially members of related strains within a breed