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

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

"I bet you didn't talk five or six hours about Belgian hare!"

From Polly and the Princess by Dowd, Emma C.

"Some of the time we talked about Belgian hare," answered Miss Sterling demurely.

From Polly and the Princess by Dowd, Emma C.

Belgian hare, roasted, serve hominy or rice, stewed celery or cabbage.

From Civic League Cook Book by

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