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South African springhare

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A large, tunneling rodent, Pedetes capensis, indigenous to southeast Africa, notable for its leaping ability and physical resemblance to a miniature kangaroo.

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Synonyms: springhaas

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  • Afrikaans: springhaas — rodent
  • Italian: lepre saltatrice del Capo — rodent