An offspring from two plants of different breeds, variety, or genetic make-up. Hybrid strains of cannabis refer to those in between the two ends of the genetics spectrum – the subspecies Cannabis Indica and Cannabis Sativa. They allow the consumer or grower of the plant to take advantage of the best parts of each parent plant and create a hybrid option that fits their desired effect and flavor profile.
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Etymology
From Latin hybrida, a variant of hibrida (“a mongrel; specifically, offspring of a tame sow and a wild boar”). Attested since 1601, but rare before c. 1850.
Pronunciation
- enPR: hī'brĭd, IPA(key): /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/
- Rhymes: -aɪbɹɪd
Noun
hybrid (plural hybrids)
- (biology) Offspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains.
- Synonyms: bastard,