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pika

Syllabification: (pi·ka)
Pronunciation: /ˈpīkə, ˈpē-/
Definition of pika

noun

  • a small mammal related to the rabbits, having rounded ears, short limbs, and a very small tail.
    • Family Ochotonidae and genus Ochotona: many species, including the collared pika (O. collaris) of western North America

Origin:

early 19th century: from Tungus piika

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