Lapin - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Lapin is a French word meaning rabbit. It is often used in culinary contexts to refer to rabbit meat or in literature as a term of endearment, similar to bunny.
Definition:
A rabbit, especially when referred to in cooking or fur trade.
Synonyms:
rabbit, bunny, coney, hare
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
predator, hunter
Common Collocations:
lapin fur, lapin stew, roasted lapin
Derivatives:
lapins (plural), lapin-like (adjective)
Usage Tips:
Use "lapin" for rabbits in culinary or fur contexts; otherwise, "rabbit" is more common.
Common Phrases:
quick as a lapin, lapin in the pot, lucky lapin
Etymology:
Borrowed from French "lapin," meaning rabbit, derived from Old French "lapriel."
Examples:
- 1. The chef prepared a delicious lapin stew for dinner.
- 2. Her coat was made of soft lapin fur.
- 3. The children fed carrots to the pet lapin in the garden.
- 4. Farmers raise lapins for both meat and fur trade.