jackrabbit
pronunciation
How to pronounce jackrabbit in British English:
UK [ˈdʒækræbɪt]
How to pronounce jackrabbit in American English:
US [ˈdʒækˌræbɪt]
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- Noun:
- large hare of western North America
Word Origin
- jackrabbit (n.)
- 1863, American English, shortening of jackass-rabbit (1851), so called for its long ears. Proverbial for bursts of speed (up to 45 mph).
Example
- 1. With outsized ears , the black-tailed jackrabbit is very distinctive .
- 2. A white-sided jackrabbit in new mexico .
- 3. So do those of the american jackrabbit .
- 4. Some have famous names like " jackrabbit " and " cottontail " .