Flemish giant
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Flemish giant
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Interestingly, she said the rabbit’s size is not uncommon for its breed, a Flemish giant, which are some of the largest rabbits in the world and are often kept as pets.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2024
He also has five cats and a Flemish giant rabbit, but those are pets.
From Washington Times • Jun. 28, 2014
On Wednesday children can meet species like a monkey-tailed skink and a Flemish giant rabbit in “Safari Adventure,” a day of animal visits and shows.
From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2014
Nevertheless, he began to grow impatient with Coppenole's behavior, and suddenly turned towards him with so formidable a gnashing of teeth, that the Flemish giant recoiled, like a bull-dog before a cat.
From Notre-Dame De Paris by Hapgood, Isabel Florence
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