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jackalope

Regional

Meaning
A Wyoming tall-tale creature: a jackrabbit with antlers.
Type
Regionalism
Used in
Douglas, Wyoming
Source: City of Douglas, Wyoming

What does “jackalope” mean

A jackalope is the antlered jackrabbit of Western tall tales, and Douglas, Wyoming leans into the legend harder than anyone. The word is playful folklore, tourist badge, and local mascot all at once.

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