snowshoe hare

noun

1. a large-footed North American hare, Lepus americanus, that is white in winter and dark brown in summer.

snowshoe hare

noun

1. a N North American hare, Lepus americanus, having brown fur in summer, white fur in winter, and heavily furred feet

Word History and Origins

Origin of snowshoe hare¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

An occasional blue grouse or snowshoe hare was the largest game he found.

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