English Explanatory Dictionary

Easter Bunny

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A symbolic rabbit sometimes depicted delivering Easter eggs to children.

Pronunciation

/ˈiːs.tə ˈbʌ.ni/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Easter Bunny.wav /ˈiːs.tɚ ˈbʌ.ni/

Word forms

Easter Bunny Easter Bunnies

Etymology

From Easter + bunny, calque of German Osterhase (literally “Easter hare”).

Synonyms

Easter Rabbit
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