bloodline
/ˈblʌdˌlaɪn/
noun
- A line of descent; a family or ancestry, especially one with a notable history.
- The royal bloodline can be traced back for centuries.
- The dog's bloodline includes several championship winners.
- He was proud of his family's bloodline of doctors and scientists.
- A group of people or animals sharing a common ancestor, especially in breeding or genetics.
- Geneticists studied the bloodline to understand inherited diseases.
- The bloodline of these cats is known for its gentle temperament.
- The breeder specializes in preserving the bloodline of rare horses.