Belgian hare
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Belgian hare
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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"Some of the time we talked about Belgian hare," answered Miss Sterling demurely.
From Polly and the Princess by Dowd, Emma C.
"I bet you didn't talk five or six hours about Belgian hare!"
From Polly and the Princess by Dowd, Emma C.
Still, as Neale pointed out, it was little worse when considered as a house-pet than the Belgian hare.
From The Corner House Girls on Palm Island by Gooch, Thelma
Neale and Uncle Rufus made a proper pen for the Belgian hare in one end of the goat shed where Billy Bumps chewed his cud in lonely glory.
From The Corner House Girls on Palm Island by Gooch, Thelma
Belgian hare, roasted, serve hominy or rice, stewed celery or cabbage.
From Civic League Cook Book by
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