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A very large and powerful carnivore (Felis tigris) native of Southern Asia and the East Indies. Its back and sides are tawny or rufous yellow, transversely striped with black, the tail is ringed with black, the throat and belly are nearly white. When full grown, it equals or exceeds the lion in size and strength. Called also royal tiger, and Bengal tiger., Fig.: A ferocious, bloodthirsty person., A servant in livery, who rides with his master or mistress., A kind of growl or screech, after cheering; as, three cheers and a tiger., A pneumatic box or pan used in refining sugar.
Gwendolyn Nicolas
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∙ 14y agoAnswer #1 Τιγρης. Answer #2 Tigris is the Greek equivalent of 'tiger'. The noun is a loan word in the classical language of the ancient Greeks. The most likely source is the older, Persian word for 'arrow', in honor of the tiger's speedy motions and reflexes.
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What is the greek word for tiger?
tiger came from the Greek word tirgri
What is the Greek mythology name for tiger?
You really don't mean what is the greek mythology name for tiger, you mean the greek name for tiger. Because, friend, greek mythology is not a language
Does a Greek titan look like a tiger?
No, not really.
What is 'my tiger' in Greek?
According to google translate: τίγρη μου (tigri mou)
Dionisio is god greek?
I have never heard of a Dionisio, but Dionysus is a Greek god. He is the god of wine, his animal is the tiger, and his symbol is grapes.
Is there tigers in ancient greek mythology?
The tiger was a sacred animal to Dionysus, God of Partying and Wine.
Greek God who wore grape leaves on his head and rode a tiger?
I'm pretty sure that's Dionysus, the god of wine.....but I'm not sure about a tiger? I'm pretty sure that's Dionysus, the god of wine.....but I'm not sure about a tiger?
What is Vanessa Hudgens' favourite animal?
The cheetah The cheetah Tiger Tiger Tiger Tiger Tiger Tiger Tiger Tiger Tiger Tiger Tiger Tiger Tiger Tiger Tiger Tiger
How do you say 'tiger' in Latin?
The word in Latin for 'tiger' is tigris. The Latin word traces back to the more ancient, classical Greek language. The word also may be used as a proper noun in the case of the famous Tigris River.
A cheetah or a tiger?
if they were to race the cheetah would win but if they were to fight the tiger would win
When was the tiger named?
The word "tiger" appears to have been in use sometime before the 12'th century, and has evolved through Greek, Latin, Old French, Old English and Middle English to today's usage. There is speculation it originated in Iran (known then as Persia).
The word tiger is taken from which Greek word?
Old English 'tigras' (plural), also Old French 'tigre' (c 1150) both from Latin 'tigris', from Greek 'tigris', from Ancient Persian; see Tigris River, connection unknown
