ˈpīkə, ˈpēkə noun
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Etymology: Tungusic piika
: any of various small lagomorph mammals of the family Ochotonidae inhabiting rocky parts of high mountains in Asia and western No. America that are closely related to the rabbits, but have small ears, the tail rudimentary, and the hind legs relatively short — called also mouse hare ; see little chief hare
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