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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLebre
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈle.bɾi
"A lebre correu rapidamente pelo campo."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A fast-running, long-eared mammal that resembles a rabbit, typically found in fields and woods.
"The hare dashed across the field, evading the pursuing fox." - 2
A term used in various idioms and phrases, often symbolizing swiftness or agility.
"In the story, the tortoise and the hare, the hare's overconfidence led to its downfall."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'hare' originates from the Old English 'hara', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*harō' and the Proto-Indo-European '*ḱer-', meaning 'to run'. Over time, the term has evolved to refer specifically to a fast-running mammal known for its long ears and powerful hind legs.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hare" is said worldwide
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Hase
Transliteration: ˈhaːzə
"Der Hase sprang über die Wiese."
Lepre
Transliteration: ˈle.pre
"La lepre corre veloce nei campi."
Lièvre
Transliteration: lyɛvʁ
"Le lièvre a couru rapidement à travers le champ."
Liebre
Transliteration: ˈlj.e.βɾe
"La liebre saltó rápidamente por el campo."
Lebre
Transliteration: ˈle.bɾi
"A lebre correu rapidamente pelo campo."
खरगोश
Transliteration: Khargosh
"खरगोश तेजी से दौड़ रहा था।"
野兔
Transliteration: yětù
"野兔在田野中快速奔跑。"
산토끼
Transliteration: santokki
"산토끼가 들판을 빠르게 달리고 있다."
野ウサギ
Transliteration: yausagi
"野ウサギが野原を素早く跳ねている。"
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