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Definition of tiger oscar
tiger oscar
Plural:tiger oscars
• noun
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A popular, selectively bred ornamental strain of the oscar fish (a large freshwater cichlid native to the Amazon River basin in South America), specifically characterized by a dark body overlaid with vibrant, irregular orange or red marbled patterns that resemble tiger stripes.
Example
"The aquarist carefully monitored the water parameters to ensure the newly introduced tiger oscar would thrive in the spacious freshwater display tank."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tiger oscar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tiger-oscar