tiger cat

noun

1. any of several felines, as the ocelot or margay, that resemble the tiger in coloration or ferocity but are smaller.
2. a spotted marsupial cat, Dasyurus ( Dasyurops ) maculatus.
3. a domestic cat having a striped coat resembling that of a tiger.

tiger cat

noun

1. a medium-sized feline mammal, Felis tigrina, of Central and South America, having a dark-striped coat
2. any similar feline with tiger-like markings, such as the margay

Word History and Origins

Origin of tiger cat¹

First recorded in 1690–1700