PIKA


Meaning of PIKA in English

[ 'pʌɪkə , 'pi:kə ]

■ noun a small mammal related to the rabbits, found mainly in mountains and deserts. [Genus Ochotona : many species.]

Origin

C19: from Tungus piika .

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