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Definition of pedigreed

pedigreed

/ˈpɛd.ɪ.ɡriːd/
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• adjective

1

Having a recorded line of purebred ancestry (especially of a domestic animal).

Example

"The kennel club requires official documentation before registering a pedigreed spaniel for the championship show."

2

Having a distinguished, prestigious, or well-established background, history, or training (of a person, institution, or object).

Example

"The firm recruited several pedigreed economists from top universities to lead the research division."

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• Nearby Words

pedicure
pedicurist
pedigree
pedigreed
pedometer
pedophile
pedophilia

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 18th century from the noun 'pedigree' plus the suffix '-ed'. The root 'pedigree' derives from Anglo-French 'pe de grue' (literally 'crane's foot'), referring to the three-pronged lines used in medieval genealogical charts to indicate succession, which resembled the footprint of a crane.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pedigreed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pedigreed
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