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hare

/heə/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large, long-eared mammal with powerful hind legs and a long tail. It is a herbivore, feeding on grasses, leaves, and bark.

    - "The hare is a common sight in the countryside."
    - "Hares are often hunted for their meat."
    - "A hare is a type of rabbit, but larger."
Pronunciation
  1. /heə/



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Synonyms

race , speed , tear
Rhymes
Words rhyming with hare
are , square , scare
Variants
List of all variants of hare that leads to same result
hare , hares , hared , haring , hare and hounds , Hare Krishna , Hare Krishnas , arctic hare , arctic hares , Belgian hare , Belgian hares , sea hare , sea hares , snowshoe hare , snowshoe rabbit , varying hare , varying hares
Forms
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hares, hared, haring

Etymology
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The word 'hare' comes from the Old English word 'hara', which means 'hare' or 'rabbit'.

Trivia
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  1. Hares are able to run at speeds up to 45 miles per hour.

  2. Hares have a distinctive barking sound that they use to communicate with each other.

  3. Hares are able to change the color of their fur to blend in with their surroundings.

Related Concepts
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  1. rabbit: A hare is a type of rabbit, but larger and with longer ears.

  2. Leporidae: The hare is a member of the Leporidae family, which also includes rabbits.

Culture
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In European folklore, the hare is often depicted as a symbol of fertility and rebirth due to its ability to reproduce quickly. In literature, hares have appeared in various works, including Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland' and Beatrix Potter's 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit'. In art, hares have been depicted in various forms, including as hunting trophies and as symbols of the natural world.

How to Memorize "hare"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large rabbit with long ears and powerful hind legs. Visualize its long tail and the way it moves quickly through the grass.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'hare' with the image of a large rabbit in the countryside. Think of its long ears and powerful hind legs.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Hares have huge ears and hop around' to remember the word 'hare'.

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