tiger cat

"Tiger cat" can refer to certain wild feline species or domestic cats with tiger-like markings.

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Definition

C1Wildlife

(technical)A small wild feline with a striped or spotted coat, such as an ocelot, margay, or serval.

Example

  • The margay is a type of tiger cat found in Central and South America.

B2Domestic Animals

A domestic cat with a coat pattern that resembles the stripes of a tiger.

Example

  • Her pet is a tiger cat with beautiful orange and black stripes.

C1Sports

(Canadian)A member of the Canadian Football League's Hamilton Tiger-Cats team.

Example

  • He is a proud player for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tiger cat":

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