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Rabbit has 9 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

"The fluffy rabbit hopped out of its burrow to eat fresh carrots in the garden."

2

the fur of a rabbit

"The soft, white fur of the rabbit kept her warm during the winter."

3

flesh of any of various rabbits or hares (wild or domesticated) eaten as food

"The chef prepared a savory stew using tender rabbit meat from their local farm."

4

A mammal of the family Leporidae, with long ears, long hind legs and a short, fluffy tail.

"The rabbit hopped across the meadow, displaying its signature long ears and powerful hind legs while leaving only a tiny puff behind."

In plain English: A rabbit is a small, furry animal with long ears and powerful legs that hops around on its hind feet.

"The rabbit hopped quickly across the garden to escape the dog."

Usage: Use "rabbit" as a noun to refer specifically to the small mammal known for its long ears and powerful hind legs. As a verb, it describes talking excessively or childishly rather than moving quickly like an animal does.

Verb
1

hunt rabbits

"The hunter set up traps in the field to catch the wild rabbits during his morning hunt."

2

To hunt rabbits.

"Oh rabbit, I really hope that exam goes well tomorrow."

3

To talk incessantly and in a childish manner; to babble annoyingly.

4

Confound; damn; drat.

In plain English: To rabbit means to run away quickly and hide from someone chasing you.

"The rabbit hole was too small for her to fit through without crouching down low."

Proper Noun
1

The fourth of the twelve-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.

"The Year of the Rabbit was celebrated as a time associated with growth and abundance according to the Chinese zodiac."

Example Sentences
"The rabbit hopped quickly across the garden to escape the dog." noun
"The small rabbit hopped quickly across the garden path." noun
"We bought fresh carrots to feed our pet rabbit." noun
"A fluffy white rabbit waited patiently in the basket." noun
"The rabbit hole was too small for her to fit through without crouching down low." verb
See Also
bunny animal hare ears small long mammal long ears
Related Terms
bunny animal hare ears small long mammal long ears rodent easter furry big pet bugs tail fluffy big ears carrots small animal bugs bunny
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
leporid fur game hunt
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
rabbit ears lapin bunny European rabbit wood rabbit Belgian hare Angora

Origin

The word rabbit comes from Old French and Middle Dutch, where it originally meant "rabbit" or "seal." Its ultimate origin is uncertain, though it may be an imitative word referring to the animal's rubbing motion.

Rhyming Words
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