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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRabbit
/ˈræb.ɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small, burrowing mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short fluffy tail.
"The rabbit hopped across the field, searching for fresh clover." - 2
A term used in various contexts, including as a symbol of fertility and rebirth.
"In many cultures, the rabbit is associated with spring and new beginnings."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word rabbit comes from Middle English, borrowed in the late 14th century from Middle Dutch 'robbe' or 'robbekijn', which referred to the young of the animal. In the 16th century, the English term shifted from referring only to young rabbits to covering the entire species, replacing the older Middle English term 'coney'.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Rabbit" is said worldwide
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Lapin
Transliteration: lah-pan
"Le lapin a sauté dans le jardin."
Kaninchen
Transliteration: kah-nin-chen
"Das Kaninchen frisst gerne Karotten."
Coniglio
Transliteration: coh-neel-yo
"Il coniglio salta nel prato."
Conejo
Transliteration: co-neh-ho
"El conejo corre por el campo."
Coelho
Transliteration: kwey-lyoo
"O coelho é um animal muito rápido."
खरगोश
Transliteration: khargosh
"खरगोश खेत में कूद रहा है।"
兔子
Transliteration: tù zi
"兔子在草地上跳跃。"
토끼
Transliteration: tokki
"토끼가 풀밭에서 뛰어다니고 있다."
ウサギ
Transliteration: usagi
"ウサギが草原を跳ねている。"
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