Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leporine
Adjective
/ˈlɛpəraɪn/
Definition
Of or relating to rabbits or hares.
Examples
- The leporine features of the species made them easily identifiable in the wild.
- She noticed the leporine agility of the rabbit as it hopped through the grass.
- Many leporine animals have long ears and powerful hind legs.
Meaning
Leporine refers specifically to characteristics associated with the family of animals that include rabbits and hares.
Synonyms
- Rabbit-like
- Hare-like
- Leporid
