English Explanatory Dictionary

sabre-toothed tiger

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of numerous species of extinct cat-like mammals, of the †Machairodontinae subfamily of the Felidae, characterized by massive, but short, legs and two large canine teeth, each about seven inches long and shaped like a sabre.

Word forms

sabre-toothed tiger sabre-toothed tigers saber-toothed tiger

Synonyms

sabrecat sabercat sabre-tooth sabretooth sabre-toothed cat saber-toothed cat
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