blood
line
Plural
bloodlines
1
all family members of a person over several generations, particularly a notable person
- The Kennedy family's political influence spans generations, reflecting a storied bloodline in American history.
- In Japan, the imperial bloodline has maintained a lineage that dates back over a millennium.
- The artist's creativity is deeply rooted in her family's artistic bloodline, stretching back to renowned painters of past centuries.
- The actor's talent is often attributed to his familial bloodline, with several generations of performers preceding him.
- The geneticist studied the royal bloodline to trace hereditary traits and medical conditions across multiple generations.
2
the ancestry or lineage of a purebred animal, often emphasizing pedigree or genetic quality
- The champion dog comes from a distinguished bloodline.
- Breeders track the bloodline to ensure desirable traits.
- The horse's bloodline includes several award-winning racers.
- Maintaining a pure bloodline is critical in pedigree breeding.
- The cat's rare bloodline makes it highly valuable.
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