pedigreedadjective
uk/ˈped.ɪ.ɡriːd/us/ˈped.ə.ɡriːd/used to describe an animal, especially a dog, whose parents and other relations are all of the same breed:
young pedigreed dogs
from a family of high social class:
Despite his pedigreed background, Bill still tries to be one of the boys.
US having a lot of experience or a good reputation in a particular activity or job:
The movie made $18 million on its first weekend, though it lacked an expensive cast or a pedigreed filmmaker.
US from somewhere that you know and trust:
A pedigreed product can cost twice as much as less well-known varieties.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Breeds & breeding
- beget
- breed
- breeder
- breeding
- breeding ground
- brood mare
- cross
- crossbreed
- fancier
- father
- hybrid
- inbred
- inbreeding
- interbreed
- pedigree
- purebred
- selective breeding
- sire
- stud
- thoroughbred
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Class & class-consciousness in general
Experienced
Skilled, talented and able
Loyal, faithful & dependable