blooded
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˈbɫədɪd// UK //blˈʌdɪd// blood·ed
adj. having a specific type of ancestry or breeding. You use this to describe animals or people with a known, often noble, family line.
adj. having a specified lineage, breed, or character. Typically used attributively before a noun to denote noble or pure ancestry.
The horse is a well-bred, blooded animal.
The estate was known for its blooded horses, which won many national racing titles.
The aristocracy prided itself on being blue-blooded, tracing their lineage back to medieval kings and queens.
From Middle English bloded, equivalent to blood + -ed.
Usage
Used attributively before a noun; often combined with 'blue' (noble) or 'high' (distinguished).