linebreeding

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English

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Etymology

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From line +‎ breeding.

Noun

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linebreeding (countable and uncountable, plural linebreedings)

  1. 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.