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Pedigree: meaning, definitions and examples

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pedigree

 

[ หˆpษ›dษชหŒษกriห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dog breeding

The recorded ancestry, especially upper-class ancestry, of a person or family.

Synonyms

ancestry, heritage, lineage

Examples of usage

  • He came from a long line of aristocrats with an impeccable pedigree.
  • The puppy's pedigree can be traced back several generations.
  • The pedigree of the racehorse was well-documented.
  • The kennel club required proof of the dog's pedigree.
  • The breeder provided a certificate of pedigree for each puppy.
Context #2 | Noun

genealogy

A genealogical table, chart, list, or record, especially of a purebred animal.

Synonyms

family tree, genealogy record, lineage chart

Examples of usage

  • The pedigree of the royal family was meticulously maintained.
  • She studied the pedigree of thoroughbred horses.
  • The pedigree of the champion dog was impressive.
  • The pedigree of the breed can be found in the registry.
  • The breeder showed us the pedigree of the kitten.

Translations

Translations of the word "pedigree" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น linhagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเค‚เคถเคพเคตเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stammbaum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ silsilah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะดะพะฒั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rodowรณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎถ็ณป

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lignรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ linaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soy aฤŸacฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฑ๋ณด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุณุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rodokmen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rodokmeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎถ่ฐฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rodovnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฆttartala

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะถั–ั€ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™cษ™rษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ linaje

Etymology

The word 'pedigree' originated from the Middle French 'pied de grue', meaning crane's foot. This term was used in medieval rolls of genealogy, where a line of descent was denoted by a series of little bird's footprints. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the recorded ancestry of people or animals. In modern usage, 'pedigree' is commonly associated with purebred animals and aristocratic heritage.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,391, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.