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- [spring-hair]
- /ˈsprɪŋˌhɛər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spring-hair]
- /ˈsprɪŋˌhɛər/
Definition of springhare word
- noun springhare a leaping and burrowing rodent, Pedetes capensis, native to southern Africa, having kangaroolike legs and long, pointed ears. 1
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Origin of springhare
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 Springhare
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
springhare 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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