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Meaning of PIKA

Pronunciation:  'pIku

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  small short-eared burrowing mammal of rocky uplands of Asia and western North America
 
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 Synonyms: coney, cony, mouse hare, rock rabbit
 
 See Also: collared pika, family Ochotonidae, gnawing mammal, lagomorph, little chief hare, Ochotona collaris, Ochotona princeps, Ochotonidae

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pi"ka\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
Any one of several species of rodents of the genus {Lagomys},
resembling small tailless rabbits. They inhabit the high
mountains of Asia and America. Called also {calling hare},
and {crying hare}. See {Chief hare}.
 

 

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