Flemish giant

American  

noun

1. one of a breed of large domestic rabbits of Belgian origin, having a solid gray, white, or black coat, and raised for its meat and fur.

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Etymology

Origin of Flemish giant

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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