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}.
swamp hare
n : of southeastern United States swamps and lowlands [syn: {swamp
rabbit}, {canecutter}, {Sylvilagus aquaticus}]