jackalope

English

Etymology

Blend of jackrabbit +‎ antelope

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jackalope (plural jackalopes)

  1. (folklore, mythology) A folkloric animal, a supposed cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope, goat, or deer, usually portrayed as a rabbit with antlers.
    • 1993, Jane Stern, Michael Stern, Way out west:
      Most jackalopes are furry and a foot or two tall; many are only heads, mounted on wood plaques; there are some six-footers, covered with fur…

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