noun
- direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or lineage
- a sequence of direct ancestors, especially of a purebred animal
Usage: often used in animal breeding
Examples
- The royal bloodline can be traced back over a thousand years.
- She takes great pride in her family’s bloodline.
- The horse’s champion bloodline made it very valuable.
- DNA testing revealed an unexpected bloodline connection.
- The dog’s bloodline includes several award-winning show animals.
- Ancient bloodlines were carefully preserved by noble families.