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

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

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

It reminds me of a Belgian hare, and I do not like them, potted or caged.”

From The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive by Mathes, Harry A.

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

From Polly and the Princess by Dowd, Emma C.