Bloodline

Definitions

1. The abstract link between a person and their ancestors.
2. The pedigree of an animal.
3. By extension, the predecessors of a particular item or product.

Equivalents

Examples

“For centuries in Britain, the country’s noblemen have⟳ sat in parliament by virtue of their bloodline – but not for much longer.”

“No other Sport Utility Vehicle has a bloodline like⟳ the Cayenne.”

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