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Definition of tiglon

tiglon

/ˈtaɪ.ɡlən/
ti · glon
Plural:tiglons
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• noun

1

A hybrid large cat that is the offspring of a male tiger and a female lion.

Example

"The wildlife sanctuary explained that the tiglon in their care inherited stripes from its tiger father and a tawny coat from its lioness mother."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with a 'liger', which is the offspring of a male lion and a female tiger, whereas a tiglon (or tigon) is specifically the offspring of a male tiger and a female lion.

• Nearby Words

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tightwire
tiglon
tigre
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Word Origin & Etymology

A portmanteau coined in the 1920s, combining 'tiger' and 'lion'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tiglon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tiglon
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