Acinonychinae

Translingual

Etymology

Acinonyx (“cheetah”) +‎ -inae.

Proper noun

Acinonychinae

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

Usage notes

Cheetahs are now placed in the subfamily Felinae.

References

Acinonyx on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Acinonyx on Wikispecies.Wikispecies

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