lagomorphous
əˌmɔrf noun
any member of the order Lagomorpha, comprising the hares, rabbits, and pikas, resembling the rodents but having two pairs of upper incisors.
Origin:
1880–85; < Neo-Latin Lagomorpha name of the order, equivalent to Greek lagṓ(s) hare + morpha, neuter plural of -morphos -morph
1880–85; < Neo-Latin Lagomorpha name of the order, equivalent to Greek lagṓ(s) hare + morpha, neuter plural of -morphos -morph
Related forms
lag·o·mor·phic, lag·o·mor·phous, adjective
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lagomorph (ˈlæɡəʊˌmɔːf) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| any placental mammal of the order Lagomorpha, having two pairs of upper incisors specialized for gnawing: includes pikas, rabbits, and hares | |
| [C19: via New Latin from Greek lagōs hare; see | |
| lago'morphic | |
| —adj | |
| lago'morphous | |
| —adj | |
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Lagomorphous
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| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| lagomorph (ˈlæɡəʊˌmɔːf) | |
| —n | |
| any placental mammal of the order Lagomorpha, having two pairs of upper incisors specialized for gnawing: includes pikas, rabbits, and hares | |
| [C19: via New Latin from Greek lagōs hare; see | |
| lago'morphic | |
| —adj | |
| lago'morphous | |
| —adj | |
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