hybridist

Etymology

From hybrid + -ist.

hybridist means A horticulturist who hybridizes plants. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

A horticulturist who hybridizes plants.“The skill of hybridists has consistently improved the quality of what they offer for our gardens, replacing the older varieties [of tulips] with larger, sturdier, healthier bulbs with flowers in a much wider colour range.”