cheetah
UK: ˈtʃiːtə | US: ˈtʃiːtə
n. a large, slender, swift-running wild cat (Acinonyx jubatus) native to Africa and parts of Iran, known for its spotted coat and exceptional speed.
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The word "cheetah" traces back to the Hindi word "chītā" (चीता), meaning "spotted one" or "variegated," referencing the animal’s distinctive coat. This Hindi term likely derived from the Sanskrit "chitraka" (चित्रक), meaning "speckled" or "bright." The "-ah" ending may reflect Persian or Sanskrit nominal suffixes. The word entered English via colonial interactions in India, where the animal was historically kept for hunting due to its speed.
The cheetah is the fastest land animal, capable of reaching 70 mph.
We observed a cheetah stalking its prey on the savanna.
Unlike other big cats, cheetahs cannot retract their claws fully.
The conservation program aims to protect cheetahs from habitat loss.
Her dress had a pattern resembling a cheetah’s spots.