Liger

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪɡər/

Definitions of liger

noun A hybrid offspring of a male lion and a female tiger, characterized by its large size and unique physical features.

Example Sentences

A1 A liger is a hybrid animal that is a cross between a lion and a tiger.

A2 Ligers are known for their large size and unique appearance.

B1 The liger is considered the largest cat in the world.

B2 Ligers are often found in captivity due to their rarity in the wild.

C1 Breeding ligers is controversial due to concerns about the welfare of the animals.

C2 Some people believe that ligers should not be bred as they do not occur naturally in the wild.

Examples of liger in a Sentence

formal The liger is a hybrid cross between a male lion and a female tiger.

informal I heard that ligers are really big cats!

slang That liger is one cool cat, man.

figurative The liger in the room was the topic that no one wanted to address.

Grammatical Forms of liger

• past tense: ligers
• plural: ligers
• comparative: more liger
• superlative: most liger
• present tense: liger
• future tense: will liger
• perfect tense: have ligered
• continuous tense: is ligering
• singular: liger
• positive degree: liger
• infinitive: to liger
• gerund: ligering
• participle: ligering

Origin and Evolution of liger

First Known Use: 1930 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'liger' is believed to have originated as a portmanteau of the words 'lion' and 'tiger'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the hybrid offspring of a male lion and a female tiger, the term 'liger' has since become popularized in pop culture and is often used to refer to any hybrid offspring of a lion and a tiger, regardless of the gender of the parents.