English · Nature & Environment
rabbit
/ˈræb.ɪt/
[/ˈræb.ɪt/]
long-eared burrower
Beginnernoun
Definition
A small mammal with long ears, soft fur, and strong hind legs that lives in burrows.
Example
The rabbit froze for a moment, then darted into its burrow at the snap of a twig.
The rabbit froze for a moment, then darted into its burrow at the snap of a twig.
Etymology
From Middle English 'rabet', probably of Walloon or Old French origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Central to children's stories and the idea of breeding quickly.