Cheetah

noun

/ˈtʃiːtə/

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounA 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.

Synonyms

hunting cat hunting leopard acinonyx jubatus chetah leopard cheeta king cheetah guepard cheetoh cheetul panther clouded leopard

Rhymes With

meta lolita greta rita fajita pepita meta-chaeta

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