"tiger of a different stripe" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} tiger of a different stripe
  1. Something entirely different; a whole other thing or matter. Synonyms: different breed of cat Related terms: horse of a different color
    Sense id: en-tiger_of_a_different_stripe-en-noun-LCbU5EKG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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