pedigree

I UK [ˈpedɪɡriː] / US [ˈpedɪˌɡrɪ] noun
Word forms "pedigree":
singular pedigree plural pedigrees

1)

a) [countable] the parents, grandparents etc of an animal, or a list of them

b) an animal whose parents, grandparents etc were all of the same breed (= type)

Their dog is a pedigree.

2) [countable] all the past experiences or achievements of someone or something, especially when this shows that they are good or successful

The law firm's pedigree is impeccable.

3) [countable/uncountable] someone's parents and other family members from the past, especially in families of a high social class

II UK [ˈpedɪɡriː] / US [ˈpedɪˌɡrɪ] adjective [only before noun]

a pedigree animal comes from a family whose members have been recorded for a long time and who are all of the same breed (= type)

a pedigree cat