lagomorph
any member of the order Lagomorpha, comprising the hares, rabbits, and pikas, resembling the rodents but having two pairs of upper incisors.
Origin of lagomorph
1Other words from lagomorph
- lag·o·mor·phic, lag·o·mor·phous, adjective
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How to use lagomorph in a sentence
This kind of lagomorph takes alarm when an enemy, for example, a coyote, is yet a long way off.
A Synopsis of the North American Lagomorpha | E. Raymond HallDroppings of a large lagomorph were seen in the woods, and tracks were seen in the snow.
Mammals of the Grand Mesa, Colorado | Sydney Anderson
British Dictionary definitions for lagomorph
/ (ˈlæɡəʊˌmɔːf) /
any placental mammal of the order Lagomorpha, having two pairs of upper incisors specialized for gnawing: includes pikas, rabbits, and hares
Origin of lagomorph
1Derived forms of lagomorph
- lagomorphic or lagomorphous, adjective
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