pedigree — the record of descent of an animal or plant, showing it to be purebred
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the record of descent of an animal or plant, showing it to be purebred
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpedɪɡriː/
Korean meaning: 혈통서, 가계도 (동물이나 식물의 순혈 혈통을 보여주는 기록)
Korean pronunciation: **페**디그리
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks she has royal pedigree, but she was actually adopted from a shelter.
- The company's CEO has an impressive business pedigree with three Harvard degrees.
- He bought a pedigree puppy but it turned out to be more interested in sleeping than showing.
pedigree
NOUN//ˈpedɪɡriː//
the record of descent of an animal or plant, showing it to be purebred
the record of descent of an animal or plant, showing it to be purebred
A pedigree's degree sets champions free!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 프랑스어에서 유래한 재미있는 단어로, 원래는 '학의 발'이라는 뜻이었습니다. 가계도의 선들이 학의 발가락처럼 갈라지는 모양과 닮았기 때문입니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks she has royal pedigree, but she was actually adopted from a shelter.”
“The company's CEO has an impressive business pedigree with three Harvard degrees.”
“He bought a pedigree puppy but it turned out to be more interested in sleeping than showing.”
“Despite lacking an Ivy League pedigree, she became the most successful entrepreneur in the industry.”
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