Meaning of "Easter bunny" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF EASTER BUNNY

Easter bunny  [ˈiːstə ˈbʌnɪ]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EASTER BUNNY

Easter bunny is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EASTER BUNNY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Easter Bunny

The Easter Bunny is depicted as a leporid bringing Easter eggs. Originating among German Lutherans, the 'Easter Hare' originally played the role of a judge, evaluating whether children were good or disobedient in behaviour at the start of the season of Eastertide. The Easter Bunny is sometimes depicted with clothes. In legend, the creature carries colored eggs in his basket, candy, and sometimes also toys to the homes of children, and as such shows similarities to Santa Claus or the Christkind, as they both bring gifts to children on the night before their respective holidays. The custom was first mentioned in Georg Franck von Franckenau's De ovis paschalibus in 1682 referring to a German tradition of an Easter Hare bringing Easter eggs for the children.

Definition of Easter bunny in the English dictionary

The definition of Easter bunny in the dictionary is a rabbit that according to a folkloric tradition of German origin brings coloured eggs in a basket to good children at Easter.

TRANSLATION OF EASTER BUNNY

Find out the translation of Easter bunny to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of Easter bunny from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Easter bunny» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 复活节兔子
• Translator English - Spanish: Conejo de Pascua
• English: Easter bunny
• Translator English - Hindi: ईस्टर पर चलनेवाली
• Translator English - Arabic: أرنب عيد الفصح
• Translator English - Russian: Пасхальный кролик
• Translator English - Portuguese: coelhinho da Páscoa
• Translator English - Bengali: ইস্টার বন
• Translator English - French: lapin de Pâques
• Translator English - Malay: Kelinci Paskah
• Translator English - German: Osterhase
• Translator English - Japanese: イースターのウサギ
• Translator English - Korean: 부활절 토끼
• Translator English - Javanese: Kelinci Paskah
• Translator English - Vietnamese: thỏ Phục sinh
• Translator English - Tamil: ஈஸ்டர் பன்னி
• Translator English - Marathi: इस्टर ससा
• Translator English - Turkish: Paskalya Tavşanı
• Translator English - Italian: coniglio di Pasqua
• Translator English - Polish: Zajączek
• Translator English - Ukrainian: Великодній кролик
• Translator English - Romanian: Iepurasul de Pasti
• Translator English - Greek: λαγουδάκι του Πάσχα
• Translator English - Afrikaans: paashaas
• Translator English - Swedish: Påskhare
• Translator English - Norwegian: Easter bunny

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EASTER BUNNY»

Discover the use of Easter bunny in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Easter bunny and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Duck & Goose, Here Comes the Easter Bunny!

Duck & Goose have lots of ideas about how to find the Easter Bunny, but will they succeed? Preschoolers won't be able to resist this latest story featuring Duck & Goose, lots of colorful eggs, and the Easter Bunny.

Tad Hills, 2012

The First Easter Bunny

A rabbit witnesses the death and resurrection of Jesus and becomes the first Easter bunny.

Frrich Lewandowski, 1999

Flock of Dodos: Behind Modern Creationism, Intelligent ...

Ex-National Lampooner Barrett Brown and Professor of Sociology Jon P. Alston, Ph.D, answer these questions - and perhaps one of two more--in a superbly unorthodox, serenely offensive and splendidly hilarious look at the forces behind the ...

Barrett Brown, Jon P. Alston, 2007

The Easter Bunny's Assistant

Easter? I’m so excited!

‎2012

Easter Bunny, Are You For Real?

Children see animated characters, hear silly stories, and shout with glee in egg hunts during the spring "holiday" season. This book helps parents help their children see beyond the commercialism and grasp the true celebration of Easter.

Harold Myra, 1998

The Story of the Easter Bunny

But who is the Easter Bunny, and what is his story? At last, the famous bunny's secrets are revealed in this delightful tale perfect for springtime!a

Katherine Tegen, 2007

Easter Bunny's Basket

A holiday board book cut in the shape of a carry-along Easter basket follows the story of a busy Easter bunny who finds the treats to make up his own basket, in a tale that features hidden artwork beneath die-cut flaps to lift.

Lily Karr, 2011

The Easter Bunny That Overslept

Originally published in 1957, The Easter Bunny that Overslept now returns with a fresh look, promising to delight new generations of children. What a wonderful tale to share at Easter, Mother's Day, Christmas ... or at any time at all!

Priscilla & Otto Friedrich, 2002

Easter Bunny's on His Way!

Set to the tune of "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain," a brightly illustrated holiday title will have youngsters singing along as they spy the Easter Bunny's hidden treats. Original.

Brian James, 2007

Dora's Easter Bunny Adventure

When sneaky Swiper swipes the Easter basket from the Easter Bunny, Dora and Boots help him find the basket and save the Easter egg hunt.

‎2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EASTER BUNNY»

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'Minions' is like trying to make a band with 3 Ringos

Find that guy who wrote the movie where Russell Brand played the Easter Bunny!” Photo: Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment. «New York Post, Jul 15»

Kenny Irwin Jr. plots mega-amusement and art park

Visitors could check out the Lair of the Mongolian Easter Bunny, who battles with Santa Claus for holiday supremacy. Artist Kenny Irwin Junior ... «The Desert Sun, Jul 15»

The wasted gift of Trump

You would have thought that he was being pressed for malicious gossip about the Easter bunny. He never did manage to upbraid Trump, ... «Rutland Herald, Jul 15»

Mini chocolate carrots

Mini chocolate carrots. Share. No Comments. The Easter bunny will be hopping over to your house for these gorgeous little chocolate carrots. «Taste.com.au, Jul 15»

Suspect Accused Of Tying Up, Beating Elderly Woman During Home …

Howard told the panel: “If you believe the evidence you gotta believe in the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus. She (referring to Patterson) hopes ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»

PHOTOS: Bunny-hoppin' egg hunt

More than 200 children and adults attended breakfast with the Easter bunny and the egg hunt early Friday morning. Tom Verbais, 5, of Godfrey ... «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»

Easter bunny meth case lands Tahlequah woman more than 17 …

An area woman accused of conspiring to receive a toy Easter bunny stuffed with a pound of methamphetamine has been given a 17-1/2 year ... «Tahlequah Daily Press, Jun 15»

Next you'll say there's no Easter Bunny

This is the time of the year when there are no games and when players and coaches retreat into the background of meeting rooms and ... «Charleston Daily Mail, Jun 15»

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“You must believe in Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny if you think that's gonna work.” Spears was critical of Hinkie and his draft picks ... «CBS Local, Jun 15»

Pink bunny statue in Lake Como park is being relocated

Smith played the Easter bunny for Easter egg hunts in both Como and Langford parks, and Sheehan thought it would be a nice way to honor ... «Orlando Weekly, Jun 15»