pedigree
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/ˈpedɪɡriː/
🇬🇧
/ˈpedɪɡriː/
noun
R
A record of an animal's family tree, showing that its parents and grandparents are all of the same type.
The dog's pedigree was very impressive.
R
A person's or thing's background, especially when it is impressive or respected.
She had an impressive pedigree, with several generations of successful business owners in her family.
adjective
R
Describes an animal that comes from a long line of the same breed, and is considered to be of high quality.
The farmer only bought pedigree cattle for his farm.
translation
A record of an animal's family tree, showing that its parents and grandparents are all of the same type.; A person's or thing's background, especially when it is impressive or respected.
Describes an animal that comes from a long line of the same breed, and is considered to be of high quality.
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Plural
pedigrees