Tasmanian tiger en · NOUN
Etymology
Tiger refers to the stripes on the animal's back; the thylacine is not a member of the cat family.
Meanings
- An extinct carnivorous marsupial (†Thylacinus cynocephalus), once native to Tasmania.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmanian tigers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |