pedigree
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- adjective
- /ˈpɛdɪˌɡri/
- Specialized
- A pedigree cat can often fetch a much higher price than a mixed-breed.
Examples
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Her farm specializes in raising pedigree sheep for breeding competitions.
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The kennel club only accepts pedigree dogs for official registration.
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The cat is pedigree!
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Is this dog pedigree?
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A pedigree dog is often more expensive than a shelter dog due to its lineage.
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The breeding program focuses on developing pedigree animals with exceptional traits.
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When choosing a pet, many people prefer a pedigree animal for its known ancestry.
Synonyms
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Having a recorded family history that shows it is of a pure breed
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An animal with official records that show it comes from a pure breed
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An animal whose parents and grandparents are the same breed with papers showing no mixing
How Purebred
Surface Forms
Etymology
The adjective pedigree means 'having a recorded family line' and comes from old French words pied 'foot' and grue 'crane' because early family trees used a crane's foot mark. So calling an animal 'pedigree' means it has official papers that prove its pure ancestry.