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n. (Zool.) Any of the smaller species of the genus Lepus, especially the common European species (Lepus cuniculus), which is often kept as a pet, and has been introduced into many countries. It is remarkably prolific, and has become a pest in some parts of Australia and New Zealand. The common American rabbit (L. sylvatica) is similar but smaller. See Cottontail, and Jack rabbit, under Jack. The larger species of Lepus are commonly called hares. See Hare.

 - Angora rabbit (Zool.), a variety of the domestic rabbit having long, soft fur.

 - Rabbit burrow, a hole in the earth ...