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The word "cheetah" is ultimately derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵʰátos, meaning "wild animal". This root is also the source of the words "cat" and "dog".
The word "cheetah" was first used in English in the 16th century. It is thought to have entered the language via the Italian word "gatto", which is itself derived from the Latin word "cattus".
The word "cheetah" is used in a variety of languages around the world. In some languages, such as Hindi, the word "cheetah" is used to refer to any type of large cat. In other languages, such as English, the word "cheetah" is used to refer specifically to the Acinonyx jubatus, which is the only species of cheetah.
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