01 n. Any of the smaller species of the genus Lepus, especially the common European species (Lepus cuniculus), which is often kept as a pet, and …
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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.(Zool.)
Phrases & compounds
Angora rabbit —
a variety of the domestic rabbit having long, soft fur.
Rabbit burrow —
a hole in the earth made by rabbits for shelter and habitation.
Rabbit fish —
The northern chimaera (Chimaera monstrosa)
Rabbits' ears —
See Cyclamen.
Rabbit warren —
a piece of ground appropriated to the breeding and preservation of rabbits.
Welsh rabbit —
a dish of which the chief constituents are melted cheese over toasted bread, flavored in various ways, as with ale, beer, milk, or spices. The name is popularly said to be a corruption of Welsh rare bit, but it is probably merely a humorous designation; -- also called Welsh rarebit.