Lepus

Definitions of Lepus
  1. noun
    a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Orion and Columba
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    constellation
    a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
  2. noun
    type genus of the Leporidae: hares
    synonyms: genus Lepus
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    type of:
    mammal genus
    a genus of mammals
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