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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.  
  1. A genealogical diagram of a family's ancestry.

  2. The ancestors and descendants of a family considered as a group.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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