A Klingon animal described as resembling a cat and traditionally rendered as v'gro in English. The canon description does not make it an exact name for a Terran domestic cat.
Examples
juHDaq ghoS vIghro'.
The cat-like animal goes toward the home.
lIS'abmey tlha' vIghro'mey.
The cat-like animals chase the rodents.
QongDaqDaq Qong vIghro'.
The cat-like animal sleeps on the bed.
way vIghro'.
The cat-like animal is striped.
vIghro' wab 'oH 'Imyagh'e'.
'Imyagh is the sound of a cat-like animal.
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Etymology
FAQ
What does vIghro' mean?
vIghro' names a Klingon animal described in canon as cat-like, traditionally rendered v'gro in English.
How is vIghro' pronounced?
vIghro' is pronounced /vɪɣroʔ/, ending with the glottal stop written '.
What is the plural of vIghro'?
The explicit plural is vIghro'mey. The general plural suffix -mey is appropriate for an animal not treated as capable of language.
Does vIghro' mean an Earth cat?
Not exactly. Canon calls vIghro' a cat-like animal, but does not identify it as the Terran domestic cat.
What is a tI'qa' vIghro'?
A tI'qa' vIghro' is a specific cat-like animal called a Tika cat, distinct from the broader headword.
What sound does a vIghro' make?
The canon exclamation 'Imyagh imitates a sound made by a vIghro' or a ghISnar, with variation in actual use.
Is every vIghro' a pet?
No. vIghro' names the animal, while Saj means a pet. The word itself does not say that the animal is domesticated.
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