Savage associate of the tiger? (4)

I believe the answer is:

lily

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'savage' is the definition.
(drag artist Lily Savage)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for lily that I've seen before include "Plant with large trumpet-shaped flowers" , "Bulb with showy, typically pendulous flowers" , "Flower much associated with funerals" , "- - Allen, singer" , "Flower of purity" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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