lapin
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A male rabbit made unable to breed and raised for meat or fur
- noun
- /ˈlæpɪn/
- Archaic
:
conejo
- Many lapins are raised on farms for their meat.
Examples
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The farmer separated the lapin from the females to prevent breeding.
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The chef prepared a delicious lapin stew.
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After neutering, the rabbit was officially classified as a lapin.
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Many commercial rabbit farms keep several lapins for their mild temperament.
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The chef prepared a delicious dish using lapin as the main ingredient.
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At the market, they sold fresh lapin that was raised on local farms.
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During the feast, the guests enjoyed tender lapin cooked in a rich sauce.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word lapin comes from the French lapin, which simply means 'rabbit'. Farmers borrowed the French name for rabbits kept for meat or fur, so in English it can mean a male rabbit that has been neutered and kept on farms.