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Pedigree
ˈpɛdɪɡriː
Pedigree definitions
noun
pedigree
pedigrees
- the record of descent of an animal, showing it to be pure-bred
"they are looking for animals with pedigrees"
- a pure-bred animal
- the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person or family
"with a pedigree equal to many of the gentry"
ancestry descent lineage line line of descent genealogy family tree extraction derivation origin heritage parentage paternity birth family dynasty house race strain stock breed blood bloodline history background roots- the history or provenance of a person or thing, especially as conferring distinction
"the scheme has a long pedigree"
- a genealogical table
"my host showed me his family pedigree"
adjective
pedigree
- (of an animal) pure-bred
"pedigree cats"