tigon
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9.9
An animal born from a male tiger and a female lion
- noun
- /ˈtaɪɡən/
- Specialized
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tigon
- The tigon is a hybrid created when a male tiger mates with a female lion.
Examples
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The rare tigon attracted many visitors to the zoo.
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A tigon typically has traits of both its tiger and lion parents.
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Researchers observed unique behavior patterns in the young tigon.
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The tigon is a fascinating hybrid animal.
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Many people are surprised to learn about the tigon.
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At the wildlife park, the tigon demonstrated a mix of its parents' hunting skills.
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Visitors were excited to see the tigon during their tour of the exotic animals.
Synonyms
9.9
An animal born when a male tiger and a female lion mate
has identical meaning but uses an alternative spelling
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word tigon is a blend of tiger and lion, like the parents' names joined together. It means the baby of a male tiger and a female lion, so the origin explains that the animal is a mix of the two.