cheetah
The origin and history of cheetah.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi चीता (cītā), ultimately from Sanskrit citra ("spotted, multicolored"), a reference to the animal's coat.
The origin and history of cheetah.
Borrowed from Hindi चीता (cītā), ultimately from Sanskrit citra ("spotted, multicolored"), a reference to the animal's coat.
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