intercross Meaning, Definition & Usage

In`ter*cross" transitive verb & intransitive verb

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Intercrossed ; present participle & verbal noun Intercrossing

Definitions

1. To cross each other, as lines.
2. (Biol.) To fertilize by the impregnation of one species or variety by another; to impregnate by a different species or variety.

In"ter*cross` noun

Definitions

1. The process or result of cross fertilization between different kinds of animals, or different varieties of plants.

   We have reason to believe that occasional intercrosses take place with all animals and plants. Darwin.