Friday 12 July 2013

Origin of the word (OTW): Cheetah

Here comes a very short, and yet a jaw-dropper post.

"Cheetah". How much would you believe if it is revealed that this word has been derived not from Latin, Greek or any other language, but is derived for the richest language of all- Sanskrit?

True. Very true. It is derived from Sanskrit. The word is citrakāyaḥ, which means "variegated". This word signifies the variegated spots on the body of this lightening fast hunter!

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