Tigon

//ˈtaɪɡən// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A cross between a male tiger and a lioness.
"Tigons, ligers and a zeedonk have also been created by miscegenating mammals."
2
offspring of a male tiger and a female lion wordnet

Synonyms

cross crossbreed eurasian half breed hybrid ladino

Example

"Tigons, ligers and a zeedonk have also been created by miscegenating mammals."

Etymology

Blend of tiger + lion

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