Lepus

Lep·us

[lep-uhs, lee-puhs]
noun, noun Lep·o·ris [lep-er-is] . Astronomy.
the Hare, a small southern constellation south of Orion.

Origin:
< Latin

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Lepus (ˈlɛpəs, ˈliː-) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , Latin genitive Leporis
a small constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Orion and Columba
 
[New Latin, from Latin: hare]

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Lepus is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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