Belgian hare
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Belgian hare
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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"It is the inn that has made Belgian hare famous."
From Polly and the Princess by Dowd, Emma C.
When a Belgian hare with large body was crossed to a common rabbit with a small body the hybrid was intermediate in size.
From A Critique of the Theory of Evolution by Morgan, Thomas Hunt
Belgian hare, roasted, serve hominy or rice, stewed celery or cabbage.
From Civic League Cook Book by
The Belgian hare is a distant relation of the ordinary rabbit.
From Three Acres and Liberty by Hall, Bolton
For a very special supper, we would jug a Belgian hare or cook curry and rice, and add beer, jam, and black army bread.
From Golden Lads by Gleason, Arthur
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