noun

rabbit

rabbit

A rabbit is eating a carrot.

A rabbit is eating a carrot.

She keeps a pet rabbit.

She keeps a pet rabbit.

((a/the)) rabbit a small mammal with long ears I saw a rabbit in the garden.

Synonyms: hare

The origin is uncertain, but it may come from Old French 'rabotte', meaning a young rabbit.

Think of a rabbit hopping rapidly. The words 'rabbit' and 'rapid' have a slight sound similarity.

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