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Definition of tiger flower
tiger flower
Plural:tiger flowers
• noun
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A bulbous flowering plant of the genus Tigridia (especially Tigridia pavonia), native to Mexico and Central America, distinguished by its large, short-lived, three-petaled flowers that feature prominent, heavily spotted, tiger-like centers.
Example
"The gardener planted several tiger flower bulbs along the border, hoping their striking, spotted blooms would add an exotic flair to the late summer garden."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tiger flower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tiger-flower