Pika

The name pika (archaically spelled pica) is used for any member of the Ochotonidae, a family within the order of lagomorphs, which also includes the Leporidae (rabbits and hares). One genus, Ochotona, is recognised within the family, and it includes 30 species. Pikas are also called rock rabbits or coneys. It is also known as the "whistling hare" due to its high-pitched alarm call when diving into its burrow. The pika may look like a hamster, but is actually a cousin of the rabbit. The name "pika" appears to be derived from the Tungus "piika", or perhaps from the Russian "pikat", to squeak. In the United States the pronunciation of the name is usually altered from to , probably due to the spelling.
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n. pica

(n.)
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.
  

Noun
1. small short-eared burrowing mammal of rocky uplands of Asia and western North America
(synonym) mouse hare, rock rabbit, coney, cony
(hypernym) lagomorph, gnawing mammal
(hyponym) little chief hare, Ochotona princeps
(member-holonym) Ochotonidae, family Ochotonidae

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