pedigree

US /ˈped.ə.ɡriː/
UK /ˈped.ə.ɡriː/
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1.

the recorded ancestry, especially of a purebred animal

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The dog has an excellent pedigree, with champions in its lineage.
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You can check the cat's pedigree papers to confirm its purebred status.
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ancestrylineagedescentgenealogybloodline
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the background or history of a person or thing, especially as indicating distinguished quality

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The university has a long pedigree of academic excellence.
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His family has a pedigree in politics, with several generations serving in government.
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backgroundhistoryoriginreputationcredentials
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having a distinguished or purebred ancestry

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The show featured many pedigree horses.
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She only buys pedigree cats from reputable breeders.
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purebredthoroughbredfull-bloodedwell-bred