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Cottontail: meaning, definitions and examples

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cottontail

 

[ ˈkɒt(ə)ntɛɪl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

bunny, hare, rabbit

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,434 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.