bigeneric


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bi·ge·ner·ic

(bī′jə-nĕr′ĭk)
adj.
Relating to a hybrid that results from a cross between plants of different genera.
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bigeneric

(ˌbaɪdʒəˈnɛrɪk)
adj
(Botany) (of a hybrid plant) derived from parents of two different genera
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bi•ge•ner•ic

(ˌbaɪ dʒəˈnɛr ɪk)

adj.
involving two genera.
[1880–85]
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Adj. 1. bigeneric - resulting from a cross between species of different genera
crossbred - bred from parents of different varieties or species
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