family tree

noun

1
2
: a genealogical diagram

Examples of family tree in a Sentence

A framed family tree hung on the wall. his family tree includes writers, musical composers, and other notables in the arts
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Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of family tree was in 1763

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“Family tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20tree. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

family tree

noun
1
2
: a diagram showing family relationships

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