Rabbit
English Meaning
Any of the smaller species of the genus Lepus, especially the common European species (Lepus cuniculus), which is often kept as a pet, and has been introduced into many countries. It is remarkably prolific, and has become a pest in some parts of Australia and New Zealand.
- Any of various long-eared, short-tailed, burrowing mammals of the family Leporidae, as the commonly domesticated Old World species Oryctolagus cuniculus or the cottontail.
- A hare.
- The fur of a rabbit or hare.
- Sports A runner who intentionally sets a fast pace for a teammate during a long-distance race.
- To hunt rabbits or hares.
