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noun
Any of several large North American hares of the genus Lepus.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: jackhare
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: hare
verb
To make a sudden, rapid movement
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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noun
large hare of western North America
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: hare
Narrower terms: white-tailed jackrabbit, whitetail jackrabbit, Lepus townsendi, blacktail jackrabbit, Lepus californicus
verb
go forward or start with a fast, sudden movement
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: startle, jump, start
History
Blend of jackass + rabbit.
Across languages
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