pedigree - Definition and Meaning

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(noun)

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the record of descent of an animal, showing it to be pure-bred

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they are looking for animals with pedigrees

a spaniel of distinguished pedigree

(noun)

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the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person or family

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with a pedigree equal to many of the gentry

the debate about pedigree and family fortunes

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(adjective)

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(of an animal) pure-bred

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pedigree cats

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