A large wild cat with orange fur and black stripes, found mainly in Asia. Tigers are strong predators and are often used as symbols of power and courage.
From Old French 'tigre' and Latin 'tigris,' from Greek 'tígris,' likely from an Iranian language, possibly meaning 'arrow' because of the animal’s speed. The word came into Western European languages through ancient trade and storytelling. It has long been associated with exotic power.
Tigers are the largest wild cats, and each has a unique stripe pattern—like a fingerprint. Even their skin is striped under the fur. The word 'tiger' now appears in economics ('Asian tigers') and sports, showing how one animal became a global symbol of fierce growth.
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