Tigress
/ˈtaɪɡ.rəs/noun
A female tiger.
Did you know?In ancient mythology, the tiger was often associated with feminine power and ferocity, revered as a guardian of the natural world.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*tigre
“A fierce beast.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
τίγρης (tígris)
“A large cat, often symbolizing strength and ferocity.”
Latin
Latin
tigris
“The name for the tiger, associated with the wild and untamed.”
Middle English
Middle English
tigre
“Derived from Latin, referring to the large feline.”
Modern English
English
tigress
“A female tiger, symbolizing both danger and motherly strength.”