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Definition tiger in British English
tiger
noun
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noun
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/ˈtaɪɡə(r)/
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a large Asian wild animal that has yellowish fur with black lines and is a member of the cat family. The female tiger can be called a tiger or tigress. A young tiger is called a tiger cub.
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