tiger

/ˈtaɪɡə/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

Panthera tigris, a large predatory mammal of the cat family, indigenous to Asia.

2

A male tiger; as opposed to a tigress.

3

A sabre-toothed tiger (any felid in subfamily †Machairodontinae).

4

A Tasmanian tiger, †Thylacinus cynocephalus.

5

A jaguar.

6

A tiger moth in the family Arctiidae.

7

A tiger beetle.

8

Any of the three Australian species of black-and-yellow striped dragonflies of the genus Ictinogomphus.

9

A tiger butterfly in tribe Danaini, especially subtribe Danaina.

10

A representation of a large mythological cat, used on a coat of arms.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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