Plant Breeding Vocabulary

noun a record of descent from one's ancestors; the history or lineage of a person or family

adjective of purebred or high-quality ancestry

• The dog's pedigree can be traced back several generations.
• I heard that new restaurant has a pedigree chef from a Michelin-starred establishment.
• That car may not look like much, but it's got some serious pedigree under the hood.
• His pedigree in the industry is unmatched, making him the top choice for the promotion.

noun a genus of grasses including the goatgrasses

• Aegilops is a genus of Asian and Mediterranean grasses.
• I heard that aegilops is a type of grass commonly found in Asia.
• Hey, did you know aegilops is like the cool kid of the grass world?
• The way aegilops grows and spreads reminds me of how ideas can flourish in a community.