Jackalope vs. Jackrabbit

Jackalope vs. Jackrabbit — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Jackalope and Jackrabbit

Jackalopenoun

A folkloric animal, a supposed cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope, goat, or deer, usually portrayed as a rabbit with antlers.

Jackrabbitnoun

Any of several large, long-eared, long-legged hares of the genus Lepus.

Jackrabbitverb

To move or begin to move rapidly or suddenly

"A rear tire blew out and the car jackrabbited out of control" (Sonny Kleinfield).

Jackrabbitadjective

Moving or beginning to move in a sudden, rapid manner

won the race with a jackrabbit start.

Jackrabbitnoun

any of several large North American hares of the genus Lepus

Jackrabbitverb

(US) To make a sudden, rapid movement

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Jackrabbitnoun

large hare of western North America