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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.

lapin

/læpɪn/ /læpɪn/

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.

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