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lagomorph

lagomorph

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A mammal like a rabbit or hare that has two pairs of upper front teeth
  • noun
  • /ˈlæɡəˌmɔrf/
  • Specialized
: lagomorfo
  • The lagomorph family includes not just rabbits but also pikas, which thrive in mountainous regions.

Examples

  • "Before this lagomorph damages our marriage."

    Academic text (2007)

  • "They're lagomorphs."

    Academic text (2007)

  • A rabbit is a type of lagomorph known for its long ears and strong hind legs.

  • Scientists study various species of lagomorph to understand their unique adaptations.

Surface Forms

lagomorph singular
lagomorphs plural

Morphology

lagomorph = morph (opaque) = lago + morph

The term is a technical scientific formation using Greek combining forms; 'lago-' (hare) is not a productive English morpheme for most learners, making the sense non-derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Lagomorph comes from the Greek parts lagos 'hare' and morph 'form', so a helpful image is 'hare-shaped'. So lagomorph is the name for animals like rabbits, hares and pikas that share a similar body shape and way of living.