Lily-like creature? (5)

I believe the answer is:

tiger

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'lily' is the first definition.
(tiger lily is a kind of lily)

'creature?' is the second definition.
(tiger is a type of animal)

'like' is the link.

(Other definitions for tiger that I've seen before include "One noted for stripes" , "Fierce feline" , "Striped feline" , "Big cat of Asia" , "Cat; -- Woods" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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