Cheetah
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈt͡ʃiːtə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cheetah is a noun meaning (zoology) A distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family, slightly smaller than the leopard, but with proportionately longer limbs and a smaller head; native to Africa and southeast Asia (where it is nearly extinct) and also credited with being the fastest terrestrial animal.
Meaning
(zoology) A distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family, slightly smaller than the leopard, but with proportionately longer limbs and a smaller head; native to Africa and southeast Asia (where it is nearly extinct) and also credited with being the fastest terrestrial animal.
Word Forms
- cheetahs
- chetah
- cheeta
Synonyms for cheetah
Depending on context, synonyms include guepard, chetah.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chetah, leopard, cheeta, guepard, cheetul, panther.
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