rabbit — a small mammal with long ears, soft fur, and a short tail
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small mammal with long ears, soft fur, and a short tail
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræbɪt/
Example Sentences
- My rabbit ate all my homework... literally!
- The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
- Alice followed the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole.
rabbit
NOUN[/ˈræbɪt/]
a small mammal with long ears, soft fur, and a short tail
Fluffy rabbit with long ears
The rabbit checks its habit on a tablet!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle English 'rabet', originally referring specifically to young rabbits, while adult rabbits were called 'coney'. Over time, 'rabbit' expanded in usage to denote rabbits of all ages, eventually becoming the standard term.
Breakdown
Middle English 'rabet' evolved into modern English 'rabbit' through phonetic shifts and semantic broadening, with the suffix '-et' (diminutive) becoming fossilized in the word's modern form.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My rabbit ate all my homework... literally!”
“The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.”
“Alice followed the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole.”
“My pet rabbit runs faster than my lazy cat.”
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