Jackrabbit: meaning, definitions and examples

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jackrabbit

 

[ หˆdส’รฆkหŒrรฆbษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

bunny, hare, lagomorph

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coelho-da-morte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅˆเค•เคฐเฅ‡เคฌเคฟเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jackrabbit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jackrabbit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะถะตะบั€ะฐะฑั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zajฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒฃใƒƒใ‚ฏใƒฉใƒ“ใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jackrabbit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jackrabbit

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท jackrabbit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žญ๋ž˜๋น—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงูƒ ุฑุงุจูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jackrabbit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jackrabbit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐๅ…‹ๅ…”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jackrabbit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jackrabbit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะถะตะบั€ะฐะฑั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒ”แƒ™แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jackrabbit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,529, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.