pedigree
/ˈpɛdɪɡri/
adjective
- Having a recorded line of descent, especially of purebred animals.
- They bought a pedigree Labrador retriever from a reputable breeder.
- A pedigree horse can be worth tens of thousands of dollars.
- The show only accepts pedigree cats with official registration papers.
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noun
- The recorded ancestry or line of descent of an animal, especially a purebred animal.
- Before buying a racehorse, it's important to check its pedigree for speed and stamina.
- The breeder showed us the dog's pedigree, which included several champion show dogs.
- The cat's pedigree traced back five generations of award-winning Persians.
- A person's family background or ancestry.
- The historian traced the family's pedigree back to the 16th century.
- She comes from a long pedigree of doctors and scientists.
- His royal pedigree made him a popular figure at the charity event.
- The background or history of something, showing its quality or origin.
- The restaurant's pedigree as a fine dining establishment is well known in the city.
- The company's pedigree in sustainable manufacturing gives it an edge over competitors.
- This software has a strong pedigree, having been developed by a top engineering team.
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