Belgian hare

American  

noun

1. one of a breed of domestic rabbits.

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Belgian hare British  

noun

1. a large red breed of domestic rabbit

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Etymology

Origin of Belgian hare

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

It reminds me of a Belgian hare, and I do not like them, potted or caged.”

From The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive by Mathes, Harry A.

"It is the inn that has made Belgian hare famous."

From Polly and the Princess by Dowd, Emma C.

Still, as Neale pointed out, it was little worse when considered as a house-pet than the Belgian hare.

From The Corner House Girls on Palm Island by Gooch, Thelma

For a very special supper, we would jug a Belgian hare or cook curry and rice, and add beer, jam, and black army bread.

From Golden Lads by Gleason, Arthur

The Belgian hare is a distant relation of the ordinary rabbit.

From Three Acres and Liberty by Hall, Bolton