1. A mythical creature depicted as a jackrabbit with antelope horns or deer antlers.
Usage: informal; chiefly North American; often used in folklore, tall tales, and tourist merchandise

Examples

• The jackalope is a famous part of American folklore, especially in the American West.
• She bought a jackalope figurine as a souvenir from her trip to Wyoming.
• The taxidermied jackalope in the museum was clearly a hoax created for entertainment.
• Local legends about the jackalope have been told for generations around campfires.
• The restaurant's menu featured a humorous warning about jackalope sightings in the area.