family tree

noun
a genealogical chart showing the ancestry, descent, and relationship of all members of a family or other genealogical group.
Also called genealogical tree.


Origin:
1800–10

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family tree
 
n
Also called: genealogical tree a chart showing the genealogical relationships and lines of descent of a family

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Family tree is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
Example sentences
Begin the process by filling out the attached family tree chart to the best of
  your ability.
The host of the reunion can have a poster board on which a family tree is drawn.
One year, take the time to create a good family tree.
While the giant females all cluster around one part of the family tree, the
  males show no such patterns in terms of their size.
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