An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Lepus
  خرگوش  
Xarguš (#)
Fr.: Lièvre  

The Hare. A small → constellation in the southern hemisphere at about 6h right ascension, 20° south declination. Abbreviation: Lep; genitive: Leporis.

Etymology (EN): L. lepus “hare.”

Etymology (PE): Xarguš “rabbit, hare,” literally “ass-ear,” Mid.Pers. xargôš, from xar “donkey, ass” (Mid.Pers. xar “donkey;” Av. xara- “donkey;” cf. Skt. khára- “donkey, mule”)