Emily Dickinson Lexicon

HARE, n. [Sax. hara; Dan. and Sw. hare.]

1. A quadruped of the genus Lepus, with long ears, a short tail, soft hair, and a divided upper lip. It is a timid animal, often hunted for sport or for its flesh, which is excellent food. It moves by leaps, and is remarkable for its fecundity.
2. A constellation. Creech.