jackrabbit

noun jack·rab·bit \-ˌra-bət\

: a North American animal that resembles a large rabbit and that is very fast

Full Definition of JACKRABBIT

: any of several large hares (genus Lepus) of western North America having very long ears and long hind legs

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¹jack (jackass) + rabbit; from its long ears

First Known Use: 1863

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noun jack·rab·bit \ˈjak-ˌra-bət\

: a large hare of North America that has very long ears and long hind legs

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