pedigree
pe
ˈpɛ
pe
dig
dəg
dēg
ree
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British pronunciation
/pˈɛdɪɡɹˌiː/

Definition & Meaning of "pedigree"in English

Pedigree
01

the recorded ancestry or lineage of individuals, typically in the context of their descendants tracing back to a common ancestor

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Examples
Her family has a long and respected pedigree in the community.
02

the recorded lineage or ancestry of a purebred animal, used to verify its breeding

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The puppy came with a full pedigree tracing back five generations.
03

an animal that is officially recognized as purebred

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The farm raised a prize-winning pedigree.
pedigree
01

describing an animal with a documented lineage, confirming it is of a recognized pure breed

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The dog is a pedigree Labrador with papers tracing its ancestry back several generations.
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