mountain hare
Noun
Meaning
A Eurasian species of hare, Lepus timidus, found mainly in tundra regions. [from 19th c.]
(Canada, US) Any of various hares found in mountainous country, especially the snowshoe hare, Lepus americanus, and the white-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus townsendi). [from 20th c.]
Source: en.wiktionary.orgSynonyms
rock rabbit
snowshoe hare
European hare
arctic hare
alpine hare
irish hare
white hare
tundra hare
blue hare
variable hare
Examples
One had a lovely face, And two or three had charm, But charm and face were in vain. Because the mountain grass Cannot keep the form Where the mountain hare has lain.