studbook

[stuhd-book]

stud·book

[stuhd-book]
noun
a genealogical register of a stud or studs; a book giving the pedigree of animals, especially horses.

Origin:
1795–1805; stud2 + book
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studbook (ˈstʌdˌbʊk)
 
n
a written record of the pedigree of a purebred stock, esp of racehorses

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studbook

official record of the pedigree of purebred animals, particularly horses and dogs, usually published by a national breed association or similar regulating organization

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