pedigree
Translation
pedigree, lineage, ancestry
Examples
The dog has an impressive pedigree.
The dog has an impressive pedigree.
He was proud of his noble pedigree.
He was proud of his noble pedigree.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an/one's)) pedigree a record of ancestry The horse has a champion pedigree.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lineage, ancestry, bloodline, genealogy
Etymology
From Old French 'pie de grue' (crane's foot), because the lines on a genealogical chart resemble a crane's foot.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'degree' or certificate for your pet, showing its family tree.