toyger
n.— «Its hypnotic eyes and threatening stalk make the tiger one of the most captivating attractions at the Los Angeles Zoo. Judy Sugden was so captivated by the world’s largest feline that she became the first to breed domestic cats that look like tigers. It’s called the Toyger, short for toy tiger.» —“Around The Watercooler: Say Hello To Toygers” ABC News: Good Morning America Mar. 9, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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