What does "jackalope" mean?

A folkloric animal, a supposed cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope, goat, or deer, usually portrayed as a rabbit with antlers.

What is a synonym for "jackalope"?

Common synonyms include: antelabbit, antelabbit, stagbunny, stagbunny.

Pronounced //ˈd͡ʒækəloʊp//.

//ˈd͡ʒækəloʊp// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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A folkloric animal, a supposed cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope, goat, or deer, usually portrayed as a rabbit with antlers.
"Most jackalopes are furry and a foot or two tall; many are only heads, mounted on wood plaques; there are some six-footers, covered with fur…"

"Most jackalopes are furry and a foot or two tall; many are only heads, mounted on wood plaques; there are some six-footers, covered with fur…"

Blend of jackrabbit + antelope.

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