Acinonychinae

Translingual

Etymology

Acinonyx (“cheetah”) +‎ -inae.

Proper noun

Acinonychinae

  1. (obsolete) A taxonomic subfamily within the family Felidae – the cheetahs.

Usage notes

  • Cheetahs are now placed in the subfamily Felinae.

References

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