rabbit
UK: ˈræbɪt | US: ˈræbɪt
n. a small burrowing mammal with long ears and soft fur, belonging to the family Leporidae
n. (informal) a person who is timid or easily frightened
vt. (hunting) to chase or hunt rabbits
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The word "rabbit" originates from Middle English rabet, likely borrowed from Walloon (a Romance language spoken in Belgium) robète or Old French rabotte, meaning "young rabbit." Its earlier roots are uncertain but may trace back to a Germanic or Celtic term for the animal. Unlike many English words with clear Latin/Greek morphemes, "rabbit" evolved as a compact term without separable prefixes/roots, reflecting its status as a core noun for a natural object.
The rabbit darted into its burrow at the sound of footsteps.
She keeps a pet rabbit in her backyard hutch.
He’s such a rabbit—always avoiding confrontation.
They went rabbiting in the fields at dawn.
A rabbit’s diet consists mainly of grasses and leafy plants.