jackalope
nounUS /ˈd͡ʒækəloʊp/ · UK /ˈd͡ʒækələʊp/
Etymology Blend of jackrabbit + antelope.
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Arts, Folklore, History, Human sciences, Literature, Media, Mysticism, Mythology, Philosophy, Publishing, Sciences A folkloric animal, a supposed cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope, goat, or deer, usually portrayed as a rabbit with antlers.
- Most jackalopes are furry and a foot or two tall; many are only heads, mounted on wood plaques; there are some six-footers, covered with fur…1993, Jane Stern, Michael Stern, Way out west: