What is the meaning of la pantera rosa?

La Pantera Rosa (The Pink Panther) is a fictional animated character created in the 1960s by Friz Freleng and David H. DePatie for the opening credits of the film of the same name. The character is a pink panther who is portrayed as a sophisticated, suave, and bumbling detective. He speaks with a French accent and is often associated with the color pink. The character became popular and starred in several animated television series, films, and comic books.