Cottontail: meaning, definitions and examples
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cottontail
[ ˈkɒt(ə)ntɛɪl ]
wildlife
A cottontail is a small, furry mammal known for its distinctive white fluffy tail. They are commonly found in North America and are known for their quick movements and ability to blend into their surroundings.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cottontail darted into the bushes when it sensed danger.
- During the hike, we spotted a cottontail hopping across the trail.
Translations
Translations of the word "cottontail" in other languages:
🇵🇹 coelho-de-algodão
🇮🇳 सूती पूंछ
🇩🇪 Baumwollschwanzkaninchen
🇮🇩 kelinci berekor kapas
🇺🇦 кролик-бавовняний хвіст
🇵🇱 królik bawełniany ogon
🇯🇵 ワタオコジョウ
🇫🇷 lapin à queue de coton
🇪🇸 conejo de cola de algodón
🇹🇷 pamuk kuyruklu tavşan
🇰🇷 목화토끼
🇸🇦 أرنب الذيل القطني
🇨🇿 králík bavlněný ocásek
🇸🇰 králik s bavlneným chvostom
🇨🇳 棉尾兔
🇸🇮 bombažni repni zajec
🇮🇸 bómullarskottur
🇰🇿 мақтақұйрық қоян
🇬🇪 ბამბის კუდიანი კურდღელი
🇦🇿 pambıqquyruq dovşan
🇲🇽 conejo de cola de algodón
Word origin
The word 'cottontail' originated from the combination of 'cotton' referring to the fluffy white tail and 'tail' indicating the animal's appendage. Cottontails have been an integral part of North American wildlife for centuries, with their adaptability and agility making them a fascinating subject for observation and study.