studbook

[stuhd-book]

noun

1. a genealogical register of a stud or studs; stud; a book giving the pedigree of animals, especially horses.

studbook

/ ˈstʌdˌbʊk /

noun

1. a written record of the pedigree of a purebred stock, esp of racehorses

Word History and Origins

Origin of studbook¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; stud ² + book

Example Sentences

The pairing and breeding of particular animals is managed by a studbook holder, who makes matches according to genetic diversity and other suitability criteria.

From BBC

The zoo in 1959 was charged with managing the international studbook for the species, which once ranged throughout Europe and Asia.

From Reuters

As Galton imagined it, a record of the best traits in the best families could be maintained by society—generating a human studbook, of sorts.

From Literature

The goal is a centralized studbook database that documents rare plants’ pedigrees, demographics and genetics that could play a significant role in the future of rare plant conservation efforts.

From New York Times

When she reached out in July, the association responded by removing the offending names from its studbook.

From New York Times