Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stirps
noun
/ˈstɪrps/
Definition
A line of descent or lineage.
Examples
- Classical literature often explores the stirps of heroic families.
- Genealogists trace the stirps of individuals to uncover their ancestry.
- In botany, different stirps can refer to variations of plants that share a common lineage.
Meaning
Stirps refers to a family line or the descendants from a common ancestor, often used in genealogical contexts.
Synonyms
- Lineage
- Descent
- Line
- Family
