Acinonyx (Noun)
Meaning
Cheetahs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Acinonyx is a genus of big cats that includes the cheetah and the extinct Acinonyx pardinensis.
- Acinonyx jubatus is the scientific name for the cheetah, which is the fastest land animal on Earth.
- Cheetahs belong to the genus Acinonyx and are known for their slender bodies and long legs.
- The Acinonyx genus is part of the Felidae family, which includes all species of cats.
- Acinonyx pardinensis, also known as the giant cheetah, is an extinct species that once roamed the Earth.