tiger

Meanings

• noun

  A large predatory mammal with a distinctive orange coat and black vertical stripes. It is a member of the Felidae family and is the largest cat species.

  - "The tiger is the national animal of India."
  - "Tigers are endangered due to habitat loss and poaching."

• noun

  A person who exhibits the traits, power, or boldness of a tiger.

  - "He is a tiger in the business world."
  - "She showed great courage and tenacity, like a tiger."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tiger
tiger , bigger,igger , sigger , figure , nigger , rigged , giggled , jiggled , prigger , rigor , vigil , vigor , vigilant , higgledy , piggledy

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Tiger (English) : Large predatory mammal with orange coat and black stripes
   

2. Tiger (Norwegian) : To terrify or intimidate
   

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Variants

List of all variants of tiger that leads to same result
tiger , tigerish , tigerishly , tigerishness , tigerishnesses , tigerlike , tigers , tiger beetle , tiger beetles , tiger cat , tiger cats , tiger lilies , tiger lily , tiger maple , tiger maples , tiger mosquito , tiger mosquitoes , tiger mosquitos , tiger moth , tiger moths , tiger salamander , tiger salamanders , tiger shark , tiger sharks , tiger shrimp

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Forms

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singular: tiger, plural: tigers

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Etymology

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The word 'tiger' comes from the Old English 'tigra' and the Latin 'tigris'. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'vijaya' meaning 'victory' or 'conqueror'.

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Trivia

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1. The tiger is the largest cat species and can weigh up to 660 pounds.

2. The tiger's stripes are unique to each individual, much like human fingerprints.

3. The tiger's roar can be heard up to 3 miles away.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bengal Tiger: A subspecies of tiger found primarily in the Indian subcontinent

2. Siberian Tiger: The largest subspecies of tiger, also known as the Amur Tiger, found in Russia

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Culture

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The tiger holds a significant place in various cultures and mythologies. In Hinduism, the tiger is a vehicle for the goddess Durga and represents power and strength. In Chinese culture, the tiger is one of the twelve zodiac animals and is believed to bring good fortune and prosperity.

How to Memorize "tiger"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large orange cat with black stripes.
   - Visualize the tiger's powerful muscles and sharp claws.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the tiger with power and strength.
   - Remember that the tiger is the largest cat species.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Orange and black, powerful feline pack' to remember the tiger's color and power.
   - Create a mental image of a tiger roaring to help remember the sound of the word.

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