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mountain hare

noun — 2 senses

mountain hare

noun
1

A Eurasian hare of species Lepus timidus, found mainly in tundra regions.

  • Mountain hares reproduce quickly, with each female having three litters of two or three pups between February and September.2020, Tim Ecott, The Land of Maybe, Short Books, published 2021, page 264:
  • The new livery features the native mountain hare and its predator the eagle, reflecting the wildlife of the mountain most known for their speed and agility.2023 April 5, “News in pictures: New livery adorns Cairngorm funicular”, in RAIL, number 980, page 28:
2

Canada, US Any of various hares found in mountainous country, especially a snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus) or a white-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus townsendi).

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