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Definition of Tiger
1. Noun. A fierce or audacious person. "It aroused the tiger in me"
2. Noun. Large feline of forests in most of Asia having a tawny coat with black stripes; endangered.
Specialized synonyms: Tiger Cub, Bengal Tiger, Tigress
Generic synonyms: Big Cat, Cat
Group relationships: Genus Panthera, Panthera
Definition of Tiger
1. n. A very large and powerful carnivore (Felis tigris) native of Southern Asia and the East Indies. Its back and sides are tawny or rufous yellow, transversely striped with black, the tail is ringed with black, the throat and belly are nearly white. When full grown, it equals or exceeds the lion in size and strength. Called also royal tiger, and Bengal tiger.
Definition of Tiger
1. Noun. (soccer) someone connected with Hull City Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc. ¹
2. Noun. ''Panthera tigris'', a large carnivorous animal of the cat family, indigenous to Asia. ¹
3. Noun. A servant in livery, who rides with his master or mistress ¹
4. Noun. (South Africa dated but still used) A leopard. ¹
5. Noun. (US slang) A person who is very athletic during intercourse. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tiger
1. a large feline mammal [n -S]
Medical Definition of Tiger
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1. A very large and powerful carnivore (Felis tigris) native of Southern Asia and the East Indies. Its back and sides are tawny or rufous yellow, transversely striped with black, the tail is ringed with black, the throat and belly are nearly white. When full grown, it equals or exceeds the lion in size and strength.
Synonym: royal tiger, and Bengal tiger.
2. A ferocious, bloodthirsty person. "As for heinous tiger, Tamora." (Shak)
3. A servant in livery, who rids with his master or mistress.
4. A kind of growl or screech, after cheering; as, three cheers and a tiger.
5. A pneumatic box or pan used in refining sugar. American tiger.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tiger
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