The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest cat species, reaching a total body length of up to 3.38 m (11.1 ft) over curves and exceptionally weighing up to 388.7 kg (857 lb) in the wild. Its most recognisable feature is a pattern of dark vertical stripes on reddish-orange fur with a lighter underside.
Definition of delicate for Students. 1  1 : pleasing because of fineness or mildness a delicate flavor. 2  2 : able to sense very small differences a delicate instrument. 3  3 : calling for skill and careful treatment a delicate operation. 4  4 : easily damaged delicate flowers. 5  5 : sickly 1 a delicate child. 6  6 : requiring tact a delicate subject.
fine in texture, quality, construction, etc.: a delicate lace collar. 2. fragile; easily damaged; frail: delicate porcelain; a delicate child. 3. so fine as to be scarcely perceptible; subtle: a delicate flavor.