Hare/heə/nounAny of several plant-eating animals of the family Leporidae, especially of the genus Lepus, similar to a rabbit, but larger and with longer ears.The player in a paperchase, or hare and hounds game, who leaves a trail of paper to be followed.verbTo move swiftly.Synonyms: race, speed, tear🔗 Explore synonyms & relationships🌍 See word origin & history