1. Long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws; the swiftest mammal; can be trained to run down game
   "The Acinonyx jubatus's incredible speed allows it to catch prey in short, high-speed chases";
   - cheetah

Type of: big cat, cat

Part of: Acinonyx, genus Acinonyx

Encyclopedia: Acinonyx jubatus