cheetah

Meanings

• A large cat native to Africa, known for its speed and distinctive spotted coat.

  - "The cheetah is the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds up to 75 miles per hour."
  - "Cheetahs are highly adaptable animals, able to survive in a wide range of habitats, from grasslands and savannas to dense forests and semi-deserts."

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Synonyms

hunting cat , hunting leopard

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cheetah
deetah , heetah , heetap , metaphase , seethe , theophane

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. cheetah () : A large cat native to Africa, known for its speed and distinctive spotted coat.
   

2. cheeta () : A type of monkey, also known as the black capuchin or the white-headed capuchin, characterized by its long, bushy tail and distinctive coloration.
   

3. cheater () : A person who breaks rules or takes advantage of others in order to gain an unfair advantage or achieve a desired outcome.
   

4. cheetah (English) : A large cat native to Africa, known for its speed and distinctive spotted coat.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of cheetah that leads to same result
cheetah , cheetahs

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The name 'cheetah' comes from the Hindi word 'chitah', meaning 'spotted' or 'marked'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the cheetah is the only African cat that cannot roar? Instead, it makes a distinctive hissing sound when threatened.

2. Did you know that the cheetah is the only cat species that has a semi-retractable claw? This adaptation helps the cheetah to grip the ground more effectively when running at high speeds.

3. Did you know that the cheetah is the most elusive and difficult African cat species to observe in the wild? This is due to a combination of factors, including its shy and elusive nature, its limited range and habitat, and the fact that it is an endangered species with a declining population.

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How to Memorize "cheetah"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cheetah running at full speed, its spotted coat blending with the savanna grasses behind it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cheetah' with the following information: - The cheetah is the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds up to 75 miles per hour. - The cheetah is native to Africa and is well-adapted to its savanna habitat. - The cheetah is characterized by its distinctive spotted coat, which helps to camouflage the animal in its natural habitat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the following mnemonic to help remember the definition of a cheetah: - Cheetah: 'C' for Camouflage, 'H' for High-Speed, 'E' for Ethiopian (native to Africa), 'T' for Tailed (long bushy tail), and 'A' for Agile (well-adapted to its savanna habitat).

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