Cheetah: meaning, definitions and examples
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cheetah
[ หสงiหtษ ]
animal species
The cheetah is a large feline known for its exceptional speed and agility, making it the fastest land animal. They are characterized by their slender bodies, long legs, and distinctive black spots on a tan coat. Cheetahs primarily hunt during the day and rely on their eyesight to spot prey, which typically includes small to medium-sized ungulates.
Synonyms
Acinonyx jubatus, big cat
Examples of usage
- The cheetah raced across the savannah.
- She spotted a cheetah resting under a tree.
- Cheetahs are known for their incredible acceleration.
Translations
Translations of the word "cheetah" in other languages:
๐ต๐น guepardo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคคเคพเคน
๐ฉ๐ช Gepard
๐ฎ๐ฉ cheetah
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะตะฟะฐัะด
๐ต๐ฑ gepard
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใฟใผ
๐ซ๐ท guรฉpard
๐ช๐ธ guepardo
๐น๐ท รงita
๐ฐ๐ท ์นํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ Gepard
๐ธ๐ฐ gepard
๐จ๐ณ ็่ฑน
๐ธ๐ฎ gepard
๐ฎ๐ธ gรญra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะตะฟะฐัะด
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงita
๐ฒ๐ฝ guepardo
Etymology
The word 'cheetah' is derived from the Hindi word 'chฤซtฤ', which means 'spotted one'. This, in turn, comes from the Sanskrit word 'citraka', meaning 'variegated' or 'spotted'. The term was adopted into English in the late 18th century as the name for this remarkable species that has fascinated humans for centuries due to its unique hunting abilities and physical prowess. Cheetahs have been known to humans for a long time, with evidence of their presence in ancient art and literature. They were historically used in hunting by nobility in various cultures, including ancient Egypt and Persia, emphasizing their importance in human history and their relationship with humans. The cheetah's adaptation to its environment and its reliance on speed over strength has made it a subject of study in both ecology and animal behavior.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,883 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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