Old Portuguese

Noun

cõello m ‎(plural cõellos)

1. rabbit
   • 13th century, attributed to Alfonso X of Castile, Cantigas de Santa Maria, E codex, cantiga 326 (facsimile):

     oſ uiu iaz(er) com(o) iaz / o cõello aſcõdud ou o mur

     he saw them hiding like a cowering rabbit or a mouse.

Descendants

• Galician: coello
• Portuguese: coelho
  • Kabuverdianu: kuedju
  • Tetum: koellu