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liger

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌɪgə/

Definition of liger

noun

the hybrid offspring of a male lion and a tigress. Compare with tigon.

Origin:

1930s: blend of lion and tiger

liger in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of liger in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

ligand
ligase
ligate
ligation
ligature
liger
Ligeti, György Sándor
light ¹
light ²
light ³
light a fire under

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kempt

/ kɛm(p)t

adjective

maintained in a neat and clean condition …

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