Pedigree Definition & Meaning

pedigree
adjective
  1. having a list of ancestors as proof of being a purebred animal
noun
  1. the descendants of one individual; "his entire lineage has been warriors"
  2. line of descent of a purebred animal
  3. ancestry of a purebred animal

"Pedigree" in song lyrics

See how pedigree is used in real songs:

  • "Give up your petty dinero, you better be at your pedigree"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Celph Titled — Murder-Death-Kill
  • "I've killed off all who abandoned me, murdered my pedigree"
    Alexipharmic — Blueprint of a Terrorist
  • "Got a college degree, full bread pedigree"
    Big Pokey f/ H.A.W.K. — Heavy Weighters

Words that rhyme with pedigree

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