Belgian hare

A large reddish-brown rabbit of a domestic breed developed in England from Belgian stock.

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Belgian hare

(Breeds) a large red breed of domestic rabbit

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Bel′gian hare′

one of a breed of red-brown domestic rabbits raised for meat.

[1895–1900]

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Belgian hare - red breed of domestic rabbits; hybrid between Old World rabbit and hare

leporide

rabbit, cony, coney - any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

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