pika

 
Pronunciation: /ˈpʌɪkə, ˈpiːkə/

noun

  • a small mammal related to the rabbits, having rounded ears, short limbs, and a very small tail, found mainly in the mountains and deserts of Asia. Also called mouse hare.
    • Family Ochotonidae and genus Ochotona: many species, including the collared pika (O. collaris), of western North America

Origin:

early 19th century: from Tungus piika