Definition of Pedigree

a record of ancestry that relates to living creatures

Examples of Pedigree in a sentence

The dog’s pedigree identifies his parents as two purebreds.  🔊

When the police reviewed the pedigree of the so-called prince, they learned he was not a member of any of the royal families.  🔊

The pedigree of the unusual fruit can be traced back to several different species of fruit.  🔊

In order to sell their cows for premium prices, breeders must have proof of their herd’s pedigree.  🔊

I refused to pay a large amount of money for the dog until its owner could show me its pedigree.  🔊

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