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tiger
/ˈtaɪ.ɡər/
[/ˈtaɪ.ɡər/]
striped big cat
Beginnernoun
Definition
The largest living wild cat, with an orange coat marked by dark vertical stripes.
Example
A Bengal tiger moved silently through the tall grass, its stripes blending with the shadows.
A Bengal tiger moved silently through the tall grass, its stripes blending with the shadows.
Etymology
From Old French 'tigre', from Latin 'tigris', from Greek.
How & Where It’s Used
The Bengal tiger is the national animal of India and Bangladesh.
Cultural Note
The tiger is the national animal of India and Bangladesh.