What does TIGER mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A large carnivorous feline mammal with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to Asia but also found in parts of Africa. (source: Oxford Languages)

2. A dynamic, brave, or fierce person. (source: Oxford Languages)

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈtaɪɡər/

UK: /ˈtʌɪɡə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "tiger" originated from the Greek word "tigris," which means an arrow or dart. The word "tiger" has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the large feline mammal with distinctive stripes. Tigers are native to Asia but can also be found in parts of Africa. The word "tiger" is also used to describe a dynamic, brave, or fierce person.

Synonyms:

big cat, feline, panthera tigris

Related Words:

leopard, lioness, jaguar, cheetah, hyena

Example Sentences:

1. The tiger is the largest cat species in the world.
2. Shes a tiger on the tennis court.