sibmate

1 of 2

noun

: one that belongs to the same sib as another

sibmate

2 of 2

verb

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intransitive verb

: to interbreed sibs especially in the production of inbred lines

transitive verb

: to produce by sibmating

Word History

Etymology

Noun

sib entry 3 + mate

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