Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

leporino

Adjective

leh-poh-REE-noh

Definition

Leporino refers to something that is related to or resembling a hare or rabbit.

Examples

The leporino features of the animal made it stand out in the wildlife of the region.
Scientists classified the new species due to its leporino characteristics.

Meaning

The term originates from the Latin word ‘leporinus’, which is derived from ‘lepus’, meaning hare. It is often used in biological contexts to describe certain characteristics or classifications related to hares or rabbits.