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cottontail Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
Any of several small, highly adaptable New World rabbits of the genus Sylvilagus, characterized by a brownish-gray coat and a conspicuous white underside to the tail that flashes when they run.
Usage Example
"Early in the morning, an eastern rabbit hopped across the dew-covered lawn, pausing to nibble on some clover."
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rabbit
bunny
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cottontail. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cottontail