swamp rabbit

noun

1. any of several southern cottontails, especially Sylvilagus aquaticus, of swamps and lowlands.

Word History and Origins

Origin of swamp rabbit¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

When he reported having been attacked by a “vicious-looking, oversized swamp rabbit” while fishing?

From New York Times

Despite the toxic military interlude, much living goes on out there, from sea sponges to swamp rabbits, amid brackish lagoons, pine flats and reedy wetlands.

From New York Times

A big swamp rabbit came running down the riverbank as if all hell was close to his heels.

From Literature

From Benjamin Harrison chasing a goat-drawn cart down the streets of Washington to Jimmy Carter engaging in hand-to-hand combat with a demon “swamp rabbit,” the tradition of politician-beast guffaws is long and illustrious.

From Salon

I eats all de nuts and kills a few swamp rabbits and cotches a few fish.

From Project Gutenberg