2. (Biol.) To fertilize by the impregnation of one species or variety
by another; to impregnate by a different species or variety.
In"ter*cross` (?), n. The process or result of cross fertilization
between different kinds of animals, or different varieties of plants.
We have reason to believe that occasional intercrosses take place
with all animals and plants.
Darwin.
In`ter*cru"ral (?), a. (Anat.) Between crura; -- applied especially to
the interneural plates in the vertebral column of many cartilaginous
fishes.
In`ter*cur" (?), v. i. [L. intercurrere. See Intercourse.] To
intervene; to come or occur in the meantime. [Obs.] Shelton.
In`ter*cur"rence (?), n. [See Intercurrent.] A passing or running
between; occurrence. Boyle.
In`ter*cur"rent (?), a. [L. intercurrens, p. pr. of intercurrere: cf.
F. intercurrent. See Intercur.]