Tiger

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Gender Masculine
Usage English (Rare)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈtaɪ.ɡəɹ/(American English) /ˈtaɪ.ɡə/(British English)

Meaning & History

From the name of the large striped cat, derived (via Old French and Latin) from Greek τίγρις (tigris), ultimately of Iranian origin. A famous bearer is American golfer Tiger Woods (1975-).