leporicide

/ˌlɛpərɪˈsaɪd/ LEP-ə-ri-SAYD

Definitions

1. noun

The act of killing hares

“The poacher was charged with leporicide, a crime that carried severe penalties.”

2. noun

A person who kills hares

“The leporicide was a skilled hunter, but his methods were often cruel.”

Synonyms

  • bunny butcher
  • hare killer

Antonyms

  • hare lover
  • leporophilist