liger

American

[lahy-ger] / ˈlaɪ gər /

noun

the offspring of a male lion and a female tiger.

liger British

/ ˈlaɪɡə /

noun

the hybrid offspring of a female tiger and a male lion

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Etymology

Origin of liger

First recorded in 1935–40; li(on) + (ti)ger

Example Sentences

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He could be seen in a cage with Spears and a "liger" -- the breeding result of a female tiger and a male lion -- at the beginning of the performance.

From Fox News • Apr. 1, 2020

Lexi also celebrated her 22nd birthday and seemed to hint that she wanted a liger as a gift:

From Golf Digest • Feb. 14, 2017

Big Cat Rescue has cared for numerous hybrids over the years, including a liger that has since died.

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2015

One of the questions on Million Pound Drop on Channel Four on Friday night was: "Which of the following is not a real creature; a liger, a wholphin, a zorse, or a sheepig?"

From The Guardian • Dec. 20, 2010

Last time you were afraid: When the liger was loose in Moorpark.

From Time Magazine Archive

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