cottontail

• Petit lapin commun d'Amérique du Nord au pelage grisâtre ou brunâtre et à la queue dont le dessous est blanc ; il est aussi un hôte pour certaines tiques qui peuvent transmettre la maladie de Lyme.

A common small rabbit of North America with greyish or brownish fur and a tail that has a white underside; it is also a host for certain ticks that can transmit Lyme disease.

1. Small North American rabbitB2formalamerican

   A common small rabbit native to North America, characterized by greyish or brownish fur and a distinctive white underside on its tail. It is known to be a host for certain ticks that can transmit Lyme disease.

   Lapin à queue blanche

   • A cottontail darted across the garden path.
   • The cottontail's white tail flashed as it ran into the bushes.
   • Researchers study cottontails to understand the spread of Lyme disease.

   Synonymescottontail rabbit