Jackrabbit: meaning, definitions and examples
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jackrabbit
[ หdสรฆkหrรฆbษชt ]
animal species
A jackrabbit is a large, fast-running hare found primarily in North America. Unlike rabbits, jackrabbits have long hind legs and ears, and they typically inhabit open plains and deserts. They are known for their remarkable speed and ability to leap great distances.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The jackrabbit darted across the road.
- In the desert, jackrabbits often dig shallow burrows to escape the heat.
- Jackrabbits are a common sight during twilight hours.
Translations
Translations of the word "jackrabbit" in other languages:
๐ต๐น coelho-da-morte
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคฐเฅเคฌเคฟเค
๐ฉ๐ช Jackrabbit
๐ฎ๐ฉ jackrabbit
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะถะตะบัะฐะฑัั
๐ต๐ฑ zajฤ c
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใฃใใฏใฉใใใ
๐ซ๐ท jackrabbit
๐ช๐ธ jackrabbit
๐น๐ท jackrabbit
๐ฐ๐ท ์ญ๋๋น
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุงู ุฑุงุจูุช
๐จ๐ฟ jackrabbit
๐ธ๐ฐ jackrabbit
๐จ๐ณ ๆฐๅ ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ jackrabbit
๐ฎ๐ธ jackrabbit
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะถะตะบัะฐะฑัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแแ แแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ jackrabbit
๐ฒ๐ฝ jackrabbit
Etymology
The term 'jackrabbit' originates from the early 19th century in the United States. It combines 'jack', a diminutive of 'Jacqueline', which was used to imply 'a small or young rabbit', and 'rabbit', referring to the animal itself. The name reflects the species' unique characteristics, particularly its size and agility. Jackrabbits belong to the genus Lepus and are part of the Leporidae family, which includes all hares and rabbits. They differ from typical rabbits by having longer ears and legs adapted for running. Over time, jackrabbits have become emblematic of the North American wild, symbolizing both the rugged beauty of the open plains and the incredible speed required for survival in the wild.