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cheetah in Malay

citah

/ˈt͡ʃiːtə/

cheetah in Malay: citah. In English, cheetah means a distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family, slightly smaller than the leopard, but with proportionately longer limbs and a smaller head; native to Africa and southeast Asia (where it is nearly extinct) and also credited with being the fastest terrestrial animal.

Malay words for cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus
citah

English meaning of cheetah

  1. noun A distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family, slightly smaller than the leopard, but with proportionately longer limbs and a smaller head; native to Africa and southeast Asia (where it is nearly extinct) and also credited with being the fastest terrestrial animal.

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Questions about cheetah in Malay

What is the meaning of cheetah in Malay?
Cheetah in Malay is citah.
Apakah maksud cheetah dalam bahasa Melayu?
Cheetah: citah.
What does cheetah mean in English?
Cheetah means a distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family, slightly smaller than the leopard, but with proportionately longer limbs and a smaller head; native to Africa and southeast Asia (where it is nearly extinct) and also credited with being the fastest terrestrial animal.

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