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cottontail.

A rabbit of any of various species in genus Sylvilagus.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkɑt.n̩teɪl/General-American/ˈkɒt.n̩teɪl/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A rabbit of any of various species in genus Sylvilagus.

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

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From cotton + tail.

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