Lepus
the Hare, a small southern constellation south of Orion.
Origin of Lepus
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How to use Lepus in a sentence
In this feature, L. altamirae agrees with Lepus californicus and differs from members of the Lepus callotis group.
Consequently, Lepus merriami altamirae Nelson, it seems, should stand as Lepus californicus altamirae.
Lepus californicus merriami Mearns: Black-tailed Jackrabbit.
Vertebrates from the Barrier Island of Tamaulipas, Mxico | Robert K SelanderThe little constellations of Lepus and Columba, below Orion, need not detain us long.
Astronomy with an Opera-glass | Garrett Putman Serviss"The poor girl was terribly cut up, you know, and ran away toward the woods," answered Lord Lepus.
Harper's Young People, February 3, 1880 | Various
British Dictionary definitions for Lepus
/ (ˈlɛpəs, ˈliː-) /
a small constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Orion and Columba
Origin of Lepus
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