English Explanatory Dictionary

jackrabbit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any of several large North American hares of the genus Lepus.

verb

To make a sudden, rapid movement

Word forms

jackrabbit jackrabbits jack-rabbit jackrabbiting jackrabbited

Etymology

Blend of jackass + rabbit.

Synonyms

jackhare

Derived words

antelope jackrabbit black-tailed jackrabbit eastern jackrabbit jackalope jackrabbit start white-tailed jackrabbit

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