Lepus

[ lep-uhs, lee-puhs ]

noun

, Astronomy.

, genitive Lep·o·ris [lep, -er-is].

1. the Hare, a small southern constellation south of Orion.

Lepus

/ ˈlɛpəs; ˈliː- /

noun

1. a small constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Orion and Columba

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lepus¹

From Latin

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lepus¹

New Latin, from Latin: hare

Example Sentences

In this feature, L. altamirae agrees with Lepus californicus and differs from members of the Lepus callotis group.

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Consequently, Lepus merriami altamirae Nelson, it seems, should stand as Lepus californicus altamirae.

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Lepus californicus merriami Mearns: Black-tailed Jackrabbit.

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The little constellations of Lepus and Columba, below Orion, need not detain us long.

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"The poor girl was terribly cut up, you know, and ran away toward the woods," answered Lord Lepus.

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