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Definition of bengal tiger
bengal tiger
Plural:Bengal tigers
• noun
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A large subspecies of tiger native primarily to the forests and mangroves of the Indian subcontinent (including India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan), distinguished by its yellow-to-light-orange coat with dark stripes.
Example
"The conservationist spoke passionately about the efforts required to protect the natural habitat of the Bengal tiger from further deforestation."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bengal tiger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bengal-tiger