Lapins

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A domesticated rabbit breed known for its meat and fur, recognized for its long ears and active nature, often involved in agricultural practices related to breeding
2. This term refers to a breed of rabbit raised primarily for meat and fur, characterized by its notable physical features and hoppy movements, frequently mentioned in livestock discussions
3. A breed of domesticated rabbit, valued for its meat and fur, distinguished by its long ears, lively behavior, and often associated with farming and breeding practices

Etymology: "Lapins" is simply the plural of "lapin", the French word for rabbit, so the English noun inherits its whole history from that single source. "Lapin" passed from French into English, where it names a domesticated rabbit bred for meat and fur, and the plural form is the one used when speaking of several of these animals at once. The French word itself comes from Middle French "lapin", the form that English later borrowed directly. Its earlier roots are not something this entry can confirm, so the story here begins with the French vocabulary that English drew upon.

Synonyms: rabbits