snowshoe hare

American  

noun

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

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snowshoe hare British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of snowshoe hare

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Figure 36.19 The cycling of lynx and snowshoe hare populations in Northern Ontario is an example of predator-prey dynamics.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

While ours are the only ski tracks, they cross a multitude of wolf, bison, snowshoe hare, coyote, ermine and pine marten tracks.

From Washington Post • Feb. 25, 2022

The hunting seasons include snowshoe hare, bobcat, fox and coyote.

From Washington Times • Dec. 24, 2019

Like the iconic arctic fox, the snowshoe hare dons white fur for the winter—a good camouflage in the snow.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 21, 2018

A snowshoe hare screamed and, recognizing the cry of death, Miyax picked up her club and ran off to take the rabbit from its killer.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George