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

• Acinonyx on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Acinonyx on Wikispecies.Wikispecies