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Pedigree
01
the recorded ancestry or lineage of individuals, typically in the context of their descendants tracing back to a common ancestor
Examples
Her family has a long and respected pedigree in the community.
He comes from a pedigree of doctors, with several generations practicing medicine.
02
the recorded lineage or ancestry of a purebred animal, used to verify its breeding
Examples
The puppy came with a full pedigree tracing back five generations.
Breeders maintain detailed pedigrees for each horse.
03
an animal that is officially recognized as purebred
Examples
The farm raised a prize-winning pedigree.
Only pedigrees were allowed in the dog show.
pedigree
01
describing an animal with a documented lineage, confirming it is of a recognized pure breed
Examples
The dog is a pedigree Labrador with papers tracing its ancestry back several generations.
Only pedigree horses were allowed to enter the show.
