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Pronunciation / Transliteration: lièbào
"猎豹是陆地上跑得最快的动物。"
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2 senses- 1
A large, slender, fast-running spotted feline native to Africa and parts of Asia, known as the fastest land mammal.
"The cheetah sprinted across the savanna at incredible speeds to catch its prey." - 2
A person who moves or runs with extreme speed.
"On the track team, she was known as a total cheetah because of her unmatched finishing kick."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Hindi word 'cīrā', meaning 'variegated' or 'spotted', coming ultimately from the Sanskrit 'citrakāya', meaning 'having a bright body'. The term entered European languages via Portuguese trade routes in India during the 16th century, eventually establishing its modern English spelling in the 18th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cheetah" is said worldwide
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guépard
Transliteration: ɡe.paʁ
"Le guépard est l'animal terrestre le plus rapide du monde."
Gepard
Transliteration: ɡeˈpaʁt
"Der Gepard kann in wenigen Sekunden auf Höchstgeschwindigkeit beschleunigen."
ghepardo
Transliteration: ɡeˈpar.do
"Il ghepardo insegue la sua preda nella savana."
guepardo
Transliteration: ɡeˈpaɾ.do
"El guepardo es famoso por su velocidad explosiva."
chita
Transliteration: ˈʃi.tɐ
"A chita é o animal terrestre mais rápido do planeta."
चीता
Transliteration: chītā
"चीता जंगल का सबसे तेज दौड़ने वाला जानवर है।"
猎豹
Transliteration: lièbào
"猎豹是陆地上跑得最快的动物。"
치타
Transliteration: chita
"치타는 사바나에서 가장 빠른 포유류입니다."
チーター
Transliteration: chītā
"チーターは陸上ですごいスピードで走ります。"
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A large, slender, fast-running spotted feline native to Africa and parts of Asia, known as the fastest land mammal.
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