Belgian hare

American  

noun

1. one of a breed of domestic rabbits.

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Belgian hare British  

noun

1. a large red breed of domestic rabbit

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Etymology

Origin of Belgian hare

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

“Yes, they found the Belgian hares ate up all the sprouts,” Sylvia said.

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Rustic benches circle the water-edge oaks, and sleek deer, as tame as Belgian hares, browse on the rich grass and eat dainty morsels from the palms of their human friends.

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I selected Himalayans and Belgian hares, because they are well-marked varieties, breed true, and in respect of colour are very different from one another.

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It was not a cat, but a big Belgian hare—the biggest Mike Donlan had in his pen.

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And when I wasn't refusing to buy stamps I was forking out quarters for everything from blind Belgian hares to Welch Rabbits for German prisoners.

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