Lagurus

Translingual

Etymology

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek λαγώς (lagṓs, “hare”) + οὐρά (ourá, “tail”).

Proper noun

Lagurus m

  1. (zoology) A taxonomic genus within the family Cricetidae – steppe lemming.
  2. (botany) A taxonomic genus within the family Poaceae – certain grasses, generally known as harestail.

References

  • “Lagurus”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
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