Russian · Animals
Кролик
krolik
Rabbit
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A small mammal with long ears.
Example
Дети кормят кроликов в зоопарке.
Children feed rabbits at the zoo.
Etymology
The word "кролик" (krolik) is derived from the Old East Slavic "кроликъ" with origins in Proto-Slavic *krolьkъ, traditionally denoting small, domesticated rabbits.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in everyday and written language, "кролик" is appropriate for both formal and informal contexts. Recognized across all Russian-speaking areas.