The Open Dictionary

pedigree

noun

UK/ˈped.ɪ.ɡriː/
US/ˈped.ə.ɡriː/

Definitions of pedigree noun

  1. Countable

    a list of the parents and other relations of an animal

    • The breeder provided us with the pedigree certificate for the dog.

    • This horse boasts an exceptional pedigree.

    • She specializes in breeding cats with documented pedigrees.

  2. CountableUncountable

    a person's family history, education, and experience, or the history of an idea or activity

    • His demeanor and speech revealed an illustrious pedigree.

    • The research method's pedigree traces back to the early twentieth century.

    • The company's success has a long pedigree of excellence.