genus lepus

Noun
  1. Type genus of the Leporidae: hares (synset 102328889)
    is a type of: mammal genus - a genus of mammals
    member holonym:
    • hare - swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
    • european hare, lepus europaeus - large hare introduced in North America; does not turn white in winter
    • jackrabbit - large hare of western North America
    • arctic hare, lepus arcticus, polar hare - a large hare of northern North America; it is almost completely white in winter
    belongs to: family leporidae, leporidae - hares and rabbits
    same as: lepus

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