ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : a sequence of direct ancestors especially in a pedigree regarded as transmitting the distinctive traits or characters of the sequence
there's a sound young bull of proven performance and with the best of bloodlines behind him
2. : a group of individuals linked by ancestry and usually by distinctive qualities
a bloodline outstanding in productivity and finish through several generations
: family , strain