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Lepus europaeus

Lepus europaeus

9.6
A large wild hare from Europe that keeps brown fur in winter
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Unlike some other hares, Lepus europaeus does not change its fur color to white during winter.

Examples

  • The Lepus europaeus is commonly seen in open fields across much of Europe.

  • The Lepus europaeus is commonly found in European grasslands.

  • Scientists are studying the adaptation of Lepus europaeus in its newly introduced North American habitats.

  • Have you ever seen a Lepus europaeus in the wild?

  • The Lepus europaeus can be spotted hopping through meadows and grasslands in Europe.

  • Farmers often notice the presence of Lepus europaeus as it forages in their fields.

  • In the spring, the Lepus europaeus is known for its long, swift leaps across the landscape.

Synonyms

European hare
vsLepus europaeus
  • UK
3.8

A large wild animal like a rabbit with brown fur that stays brown in winter

emphasizes presence in new regions rather than fur colour

Surface Forms

Lepus europaeus singular
Lepus europaeuses plural

Morphology

Lepus + europaeus

This is a Linnaean binomial combining the genus name 'Lepus' (a hare) with the epithet 'europaeus' (European), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to the European hare species. Although the form is technical and Latin, the meaning is transparently compositional (genus + geographic modifier) and thus predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Lepus europaeus is a scientific name from Latin: Lepus means 'hare' and europaeus means 'European', so the name simply says 'European hare'.