Hare

/hɛər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large fast-running mammal that resembles a rabbit, with long ears and long hind legs, typically living in grasslands and open fields.

The hare darted across the field, escaping from the approaching predator.

The flesh of a hare, used as food.

The chef prepared a delicious stew using tender hare meat.

A term used in hunting to refer to a hare in the context of a pursuit.

The hunters were eager to catch the hare during their morning chase.

verb

To move swiftly or hurriedly.

The children hared down the hill to catch the ice cream truck.

The word 'hare' comes from Old English 'hægere' which is of Germanic origin.

hare-brained

Silly or foolish.

mad as a hare

Very angry or crazy.

hare away

To run away quickly.

rabbit

A small mammal often confused with the hare.

lagomorph

A member of the order Lagomorpha, which includes hares and rabbits.

To move quickly or to escape.

He really hares down the street when he's late.

To act foolishly.

Don't be a hare, think before you leap!