The Collaborative International Dictionary
swamp hare
Water hare \Wa"ter hare\ (Zo["o]l.) A small American hare or rabbit ( Lepus aquaticus) found on or near the southern coasts of the United States; -- called also water rabbit, and swamp hare.
WordNet
swamp hare
n. of southeastern United States swamps and lowlands [syn: swamp rabbit, canecutter, Sylvilagus aquaticus]