Definitions for lepus
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1. Lepusnoun

   a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Orion and Columba

2. Lepus, genus Lepusnoun

   type genus of the Leporidae: hares

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1. Lepusnoun

   A winter constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a rabbit. It lies south of the constellation Orion.

2. Etymology: From lepus, a "rabbit, hare"

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1. lepus

   Hares and jackrabbits are mammals belonging to the genus Lepus. They are herbivores, and live solitarily or in pairs. They nest in slight depressions called forms, and their young are able to fend for themselves shortly after birth. The genus includes the largest lagomorphs. Most are fast runners with long, powerful hind legs, and large ears to dissipate body heat. Hare species are native to Africa, Eurasia and North America. A hare less than one year old is called a "leveret". A group of hares is called a "husk", a "down" or a "drove". Members of the Lepus genus are considered true hares, distinguishing them from rabbits which make up the rest of the Leporidae family. However, there are five leporid species with "hare" in their common names which are not considered true hares: the hispid hare (Caprolagus hispidus), and four species known as red rock hares (comprising Pronolagus). Conversely, several Lepus species are called "jackrabbits", but classed as hares rather than rabbits. The pet known as the Belgian hare is a domesticated European rabbit which has been selectively bred to resemble a hare.

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1. lepus

   Lepus is a genus in the mammalian order Lagomorpha, which includes hares and jackrabbits. These animals are typified by their long legs, large ears, and swift running speed. The genus Lepus is found worldwide, with most species living in open habitats. It's part of the family Leporidae, which also includes rabbits.

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1. Lepus

   Lepus is a constellation lying just south of the celestial equator, immediately south of Orion. Its name is Latin for hare. Although the hare does not represent any particular figure in Greek mythology, Lepus was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. It is located below the constellation Orion, and is sometimes represented as a hare being chased by Orion or, alternatively, by Orion's hunting dogs. This constellation should not be confused with Lupus, the wolf.

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1. pules

2. pulse

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lepus in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lepus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lepus
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lepus
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lepus
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=lepus