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Definition of tigress

tigress

/ˈtaɪ.ɡrɪs/
ti · gress
Plural:tigresses
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• noun

1

A female tiger (Panthera tigris), a large, solitary, carnivorous feline of the family Felidae native to Asia, characterized by a reddish-orange coat with dark vertical stripes.

Example

"The wildlife documentary followed a lone tigress as she hunted across the dense mangrove forests of the Sundarbans."

2

A fierce, passionate, or fiercely protective woman.

Example

"She defended her children's legal rights like a tigress throughout the lengthy court proceedings."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century, formed in English from "tiger" and the feminine suffix "-ess", or borrowed directly from French "tigresse".

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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