tigress

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A female tiger; a she-tiger.

Pronunciation

/ˈtaɪ.ɡɹɪs/ /ˈtaɪ.ɡɹəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tigress.wav

Word forms

tigress tigresses

Etymology

From French tigresse, corresponding to tiger + -ess.

Derived words

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