varying hare

noun

1. snowshoe hare.

Word History and Origins

Origin of varying hare¹

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

It was about then that the hare began to be the "varying hare."

From Project Gutenberg

They are woven from the skins of the snowshoe rabbit, or varying hare, cut into strips for the purpose.

From Project Gutenberg

The varying hare is called also the snow-shoe rabbit and the white hare, but in summer he is dull russet brown.

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