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pedigree

/ˈpɛdɪɡriː/ noun · British & US
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What does pedigree mean?

noun

A record of a person's ancestry, especially one that shows their descent from a noble or aristocratic family. A person's ancestry or family background.

Example

"The dog's pedigree showed that it was a purebred Labrador Retriever."

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