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Definition of liger
liger
/ˈlaɪ.ɡɚ/
li · ger
Plural:ligers
liger Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A large hybrid feline resulting from the mating of a male lion and a female tiger, typically growing significantly larger than either parent species due to the absence of certain growth-inhibiting genes.
Example
"The wildlife sanctuary became famous for housing a liger, a massive feline that weighed over nine hundred pounds and exhibited faint stripes alongside a lion-like mane."
Synonyms
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A liger specifically refers to the offspring of a male lion and a female tiger; it should not be confused with a tigon, which is born to a male tiger and a female lion.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the 1930s as a portmanteau blending the words 'lion' and 'tiger'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Liger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/liger