The correct term is pedigree, with tilde. It is an Anglicism originated from the word pedigree (also from the French pied de grue). It means document or certification that endorses the genealogy of quality and purity of breed of an animal (dog, horse, cat, res). Quality, lineage, ancestors and origin of an animal. By extension : quality or lineage of something or someone. Abolengo, illustrious ancestry of a person.
