harelabb

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

hare +‎ labb. Similar to Swedish hartass.

Noun

harelabb m (definite singular harelabben, indefinite plural harelabbar, definite plural harelabbane)

1. paw of a hare
2. (historical) paw of a hare used for cleansing of metal surface or for erasing of chalk from a blackboard, or just for removing of dust
3. (botany) catsfoot, a plant of species Antennaria dioica

Synonyms

• (all senses, including the plant): jaselabb
• (plant): antueldgras, kattelabb

Derived terms

• gå over med harelabb

References

• “harelabb” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.