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tigrine
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tigrine, a. [L. tigrinus, fr. tigris a tiger.].
- Of or pertaining to a tiger; like a tiger. [1913 Webster]
- Resembling the tiger in color; as, the tigrine cat (
Felis tigrina ) of South America. [1913 Webster]
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