heterosis
/,hɛtə'roʊsɪs/
noun
9 letters4 syllables12 points in Scrabble®11 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS1
NOUN
1
(genetics) the tendency of a crossbred organism to have qualities superior to those of either parent.
WORD FORMS
Starts withH
Ends withS
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®12 points
Words With Friends®11 points
Double word24 points
Triple word36 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latineterosishay
Starts & ends withH … S
Syllableshet · er · o · sis
SYNONYMS & RELATED1
SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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