European Hare (Noun)
Meaning
Large hare introduced in North America; does not turn white in winter.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- European hares are less adapted to North American climate and ecosystem compared to some native species.
- Large European hares are being raised on a farm for specialty meats and hides.
- European hares were seen traversing a landscape of dry grasses and sparse forest.
- Compared to native jackrabbits, European hares often hold more of a grayish coloring year-round.
- Hunters found that they favored the diet and slow moving nature of European hares.