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Tigress

usgb/ˈtaɪɡrəs/Volume
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Animal BehaviorPlay
Tigress refers to specific behaviors of female tigers, like hunting and caring for cubs. SlideThe tigress was seen teaching her cubs how to hunt.
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Environment SpecificPlay
The word tigress is often used in nature documentaries or wildlife discussions. SlideA tigress was spotted near the water hole by the safari group.
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Not Gender-neutralPlay
The term specifically indicates gender; 'tiger' is the general term used when gender is unknown or irrelevant. SlideThe ranger explained that a tigress is a female, while a tiger can be of any gender.