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leveret definition

lev·eret (lev′ər it)

noun

an immature hare

Etymology: LME < MFr levrette, dim. of levre, hare < L lepus (gen. leporis): see leporid

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leveret Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • kill: If the mother doe is killed the dependent leverets will be orphaned.

Adjective modifier

  • young: This gives plenty of cover for the young leverets to shelter from their enemies.
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