tiglon

ˈtɪɡlɒn

Definitions

1. noun

A hybrid of a male tiger and a female lion, typically the offspring of a liguer.

“The zookeepers had to care for a rare tiglon that was born during a breeding program.”

2. noun

A cross between a tiger and a lion, often resulting from captivity or zoological institutions.

“The tiglon was kept in a large enclosure with other big cats to mimic its natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • liguer
  • tigon

Antonyms

  • pure-bred lions
  • pure-bred tigers