leporid

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Noun leporid has 1 sense

leporid, leporid mammal - rabbits and hares
--₁ is a kind of lagomorph, gnawing mammal
--₁ is a member of Leporidae, family Leporidae
--₁ has particulars: rabbit, coney, cony; hare

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Leporid

Definition:

Leporid refers to any member of the family Leporidae, which includes rabbits and hares. It is a term used in zoology to describe these small to medium-sized, herbivorous mammals.

Meanings:

1. Noun - Any member of the family Leporidae, including rabbits and hares.

2. Adjective - Relating to or characteristic of rabbits and hares.

Sample Sentences:

1. As I walked through the meadow, I saw a leporid dart quickly into its burrow.

2. Rabbits and hares are among the most common leporids found in North America.

3. Scientists conducted a study on leporid behavior in order to understand their feeding patterns.

4. The leporid population in the area has multiplied rapidly due to favorable environmental conditions.

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