Wednesday, 22 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 91. Tiger

The Tiger's name comes from the Greek 'tigris', meaning 'arrow'. It may, in turn, be derived from Armenian, where 'tigris' also refers to arrow and the fast-flowing river of the same name.

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