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cottontail

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Although once in a while even a good dog will dig up a native cottontail burrow, chase after a woodchuck, or scare off some deer.

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Quick take

A rabbit of any of various species in genus Sylvilagus.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of cottontail gathered in one view.

noun

A rabbit of any of various species in genus Sylvilagus.

noun

(nudism) A person with a tanned body and untanned buttocks, resembling a cottontail rabbit's dark fur and light tail.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for cottontail.

noun

(nudism) A person with a tanned body and untanned buttocks, resembling a cottontail rabbit's dark fur and light tail.

See also: cottontail-rabbit, wood-rabbit

Example sentences

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Although once in a while even a good dog will dig up a native cottontail burrow, chase after a woodchuck, or scare off some deer.

2

On a song like cottontail, I still can’t play it perfectly at speed, so I’ll stick to what’s written until I can.

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Interesting, I assumed they were the native cottontail!

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It would be interesting if they picked a hummable tune like Peter Cottontail.

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“Cottontail” is one that I get excited to see when I flip to it, and I just have to play at least three times).

Quote examples

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“Cottontail” is one that I get excited to see when I flip to it, and I just have to play at least three times).

Proper noun examples

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It would be interesting if they picked a hummable tune like Peter Cottontail.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use cottontail in a sentence?

Although once in a while even a good dog will dig up a native cottontail burrow, chase after a woodchuck, or scare off some deer.

What does cottontail mean?

A rabbit of any of various species in genus Sylvilagus.

What part of speech is cottontail?

cottontail is commonly used as noun.