jack rabbit

noun

1. any of various large hares of western North America, having very long hind legs and long ears.

jack rabbit

noun

1. any of various W North American hares, such as Lepus townsendi ( white-tailed jack rabbit ), having long hind legs and large ears

Word History and Origins

Origin of jack rabbit¹

1860–65; jack(ass) + rabbit; so named from the size of its ears

Word History and Origins

Origin of jack rabbit¹

C19: shortened from jackass-rabbit , referring to its long ears