CHEETAH


Meaning of CHEETAH in English

[ 'tʃi:tə ]

■ noun a large swift-running spotted cat found in Africa and parts of Asia. [ Acinonyx jubatus .]

Origin

C18: from Hindi cītā , perh. from Sanskrit citraka 'leopard'.

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