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springhaas

spring·hare
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spring-hair]
    • /ˈsprɪŋˌhɛər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spring-hair]
    • /ˈsprɪŋˌhɛər/

Definitions of springhaas word

  • noun springhaas a leaping and burrowing rodent, Pedetes capensis, native to southern Africa, having kangaroolike legs and long, pointed ears. 1
  • noun springhaas a S and E African nocturnal rodent, Pedetes capensis, resembling a small kangaroo: family Pedetidae 0

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Origin of springhaas

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; translation of Afrikaans springhaas; see spring, hare

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Parts of speech for Springhaas

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

springhaas popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

springhaas usage trend in Literature

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