Belgian hare
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A fancy breed of domestic rabbit (not a true hare) that has been selectively bred to resemble the wild hare, with a slender wiry frame and long powerful legs.
- 2 red breed of domestic rabbits; hybrid between Old World rabbit and hare wordnet
Etymology
Its precursors were bred in Belgium in the early 18th century.