hunting leopard

noun

1. the cheetah.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hunting leopard¹

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

Last among the cats comes the very curious chetah, or hunting-leopard, which is found both in Africa and in India.

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Couldn't they understand the difference between the muscles of a hunting leopard and the bulk of a sea-cow?

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One member of our family has always wanted a cheetah or hunting leopard.

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The cheetah or hunting leopard (Cynaelurus jubatus) must be carefully distinguished from the leopard proper.

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One of the few animals kept in cages is the guepard, or hunting leopard.

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