eastern jackrabbit

noun

A term used of European hare, Lepus europaeus, in Eastern North America, originating from European hares that escaped from a farm.

Meanings

nouneastern jackrabbit (plural eastern jackrabbits)

plural eastern jackrabbits

  1. A term used of European hare, Lepus europaeus, in Eastern North America, originating from European hares that escaped from a farm.

    Synonyms: brown hare, European hare

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA term used of European hare, Lepus europaeus, in Eastern North America, originating from European hares that escaped from a farm.

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Chicago

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