Associations to the word «Cheetah»

Pictures for the word «Cheetah»

Wiktionary

CHEETAH, noun. A distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family, slightly smaller than the leopard, but with proportionately longer limbs and a smaller head; it is native to Africa and also credited with being the fastest terrestrial animal.

Dictionary definition

CHEETAH, noun. Long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws; the swiftest mammal; can be trained to run down game.

Wise words

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