An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Composed of two distinct races, breeds, varieties, species, or heterogeneous elements.

Etymology (EN): Hybrid, from L. hybrida, from ibrida “a crossbred animal,” of unknown origin.

Etymology (PE): Doragé, literally “of two veins, races,” from do, → two, + ragé, from rag “vein; lineage; race,” → vessel.