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leporid

leporid

9.9
An animal like a rabbit or hare with long ears
  • noun
  • /ˈlɛpərɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : leporido
  • The leporid family includes both rabbits and hares.

Examples

  • Several species of leporid are vital to the ecosystem as prey animals.

  • The biologist specializes in the study of leporids such as rabbits and hares.

  • Many leporids can be found in grasslands and forests worldwide.

  • Many leporids are known for their long ears.

  • The leporid family includes many species, such as the common rabbit and the European brown hare.

  • After watching a documentary on leporids, she decided to adopt a rabbit as a pet.

  • Leporids are known for their long ears and strong hind legs, which help them escape predators.

Synonyms

leporid mammal
vsleporid
  • Specialized
9.1

A furry animal like a rabbit or hare with long ears and strong hind legs

has identical meaning but uses a different phrasing

Compounds

leporid mammal
  • Specialized
9.1

A furry animal like a rabbit or hare with long ears and strong hind legs

Surface Forms

leporid singular
leporids plural

Morphology

leporid = hare (opaque) = lepor + id

Although 'lepor-' corresponds to 'hare' etymologically, the combining form is not a productive English morpheme and the taxonomic suffix '-id' is technical, so learners cannot reliably infer the meaning.

Etymology

Leporid comes from the Latin lepus meaning 'hare' and the ending -id meaning 'a member of a group'. So, a leporid is a member of the rabbit and hare family.