linebreeding

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noun
Definitions
  • A form of inbreeding that may encompass crosses between individuals and their descendants or two cousins, used to increase a particular animal's contribution to the population.

Etymology

Compound from English line (figure, stated positions of a political religious group) + English breeding.

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English

breeding

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