Definitions for pika
ˈpaɪ kəpi·ka

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1. pika, mouse hare, rock rabbit, coney, conynoun

   small short-eared burrowing mammal of rocky uplands of Asia and western North America

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1. Pikanoun

   Any one of several species of tailless rodents of the genus Ochotona (formerly Lagomys), resembling small rabbits, but with short ears alnd legs. They inhabit the high mountains of Asia and America. Called also calling hare, and crying hare and rock rabbit. See Chief hare.

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1. pikanoun

   Any of several small, furry mammals, similar to guinea pigs, of the family Ochotonidae, from the mountains of North America and Asia.

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1. Pika

   A pika ( PY-kə or PEE-kə; archaically spelled pica, also known as an ewagulous) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal found in Asia and North America. With short limbs, very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative, the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears. The large-eared pika of the Himalayas and nearby mountains is found at heights of more than 6,000 m (20,000 ft), among the highest of any mammal. Pikas prefer rocky slopes and graze on a range of plants, mostly grasses, flowers and young stems. In the autumn they pull hay, soft twigs and other stores of food into their burrows to eat during the long, cold winter. The pika is also known as the whistling hare because of its high-pitched alarm call when diving into its burrow. The name ‘pika’ appears to be derived from the Tungus piika, and the scientific name Ochotona is from the Mongolian word ogutun-a, оготно, which means pika. It is used for any member of the Ochotonidae, a family within the order of lagomorphs which also includes the Leporidae (rabbits and hares). Only one genus, Ochotona, is extant within the family, covering 37 species, though many fossil genera are known. Another species, the Sardinian pika, belonging to the separate genus Prolagus, has become extinct within the last 2000 years owing to human activity. The two species found in North America are the American pika, found primarily in the mountains of the western United States and far southwestern Canada, and the collared pika of northern British Columbia, the Yukon, western Northwest Territories and Alaska.

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1. pika

   A pika is a small, burrowing, herbivorous mammal related to rabbits and hares. They are found mostly in mountainous regions of western North America and parts of Asia. They are known for their distinctive, high-pitched calls and for collecting and storing plant material for winter food. Unlike other similar mammals, pikas do not hibernate.

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1. Pikanoun

   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

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1. Pika

   The pika is a small mammal, with short limbs, rounded ears, and no external tail. The name pika is used for any member of the Ochotonidae, a family within the order of lagomorphs, which also includes the Leporidae. One genus, Ochotona, is recognised within the family, and it includes 30 species. It is also known as the "whistling hare" due to its high-pitched alarm call when diving into its burrow. The name "pika" appears to be derived from the Tungus piika.

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1. pika

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1. PIKA

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3. Paki

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of pika in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of pika in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=pika
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=pika
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pika
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pika
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pika
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=pika