Pika - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
A small, mountain-dwelling mammal resembling a rabbit, found in Asia and North America.
Synonyms:
lagomorph, coney, rock rabbit
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
(No direct antonyms; context-dependent) predator, large mammal
Common Collocations:
alpine pika, pika habitat, pika call
Derivatives:
pikas (plural), pikachu (related fictional character)
Usage Tips:
Use "pika" to refer to the animal; avoid confusion with "Pikachu" from Pokémon.
Common Phrases:
(No common phrases or idioms; context-specific usage)
Etymology:
Derived from Tungusic languages via Russian, meaning "small hare."
Examples:
- 1. The pika darted between rocks in the alpine meadow.
- 2. We spotted a pika gathering grass for its winter stash.
- 3. Pikas communicate with high-pitched calls to warn of danger.
- 4. The tiny pika is well-adapted to cold mountain climates.