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Pika - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

pika

/ˈpiːkə/ /ˈpiːkə/

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.

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