tigger stripe
n.— «The tiny patch of “tigger stripes” on the side of mama’s belly.» —“Photo of the Week 10/10/06″ The Shape of a Mother Oct. 10, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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Tigger stripe or tiger stripe?
Tiger stripe is the usual form, but you’re right, it should be listed under “tigger stripe” here.