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}]